Hardware Technician (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)
Core
Perform high-precision micro-soldering, re-balling, and SMT-level rework on prototype PCBs while diagnosing board-level faults using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Role type
Hardware Technician (IC)
Builds
Prototype PCBs for brain-inspired wearable computing devices
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables / IoT
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
0201 micro-soldering, SMT rework, board repair, oscilloscope usage, logic analyzer usage, reflow oven operation, board troubleshooting
Preferred skills
IPC/WHMA certification, J-STD-001 certification, low-power IoT experience, AOI inspection, X-ray inspection
Technologies
Wi-R, SMT, PCB, E-field communication
Responsibilities
Perform high-precision micro-soldering and re-balling on prototype PCBs; Diagnose and resolve board-level faults using test equipment; Execute hardware ECOs and maintain lab tools; Document issues with failure photos and test logs; Collaborate with design engineers to debug prototype performance