About Pico Technology Ltd

Pico Technology design, develop, and distribute the world's leading PC-based oscilloscopes and data-loggers for the test and measurement and automotive industry globally.

Set up by Managing Director Alan Tong, the Cambridgeshire company has been designing and manufacturing PC-based test and measurement equipment since 1991. Innovation, experience and passion have pushed the boundaries of test-equipment design.

Today, the firm has over 100 employees at its head office in St Neots and regional offices in the US, Lithuania and China. The company’s three divisions produce Test and Measurement, Automotive Diagnostics and Radio Frequency test products sold worldwide through a network of distributors.

At Pico, supporting worthwhile causes is an important part of the philosophy, including donating money to various charities. The firm does this whenever a customer leaves feedback when they download software from the Pico website. In this way, Pico customers help the firm continue to improve products and raise money for worthwhile causes.

What is it like to work for Pico Technology Ltd

Wellbeing

89% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Three times a week, there’s a fresh-fruit delivery to encourage healthy eating. A company garden with picnic benches and a table-tennis table encourages fresh air and exercise. The whole management team has received mental wellbeing training, so they can offer support.

89% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

For the last Sport Relief, the company hired a ‘smoothie bike’ and challenged staff to cycle as fast as they could to make a smoothie whilst generating money for charity. They also sponsor a football team, an athletics club and local radio.

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

86% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

On Wednesday afternoons, the development team enjoy ‘blue-sky development time’. This is an opportunity to work on inspirational projects either individually or as a team. One engineer developed a new oscilloscope smaller than the existing range, which is now a best-seller.

86% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Profit Related Payment

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Development

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff