Hardware Technician (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Ixana

West Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bluetooth, Compensation and Benefits, Debugging Skills, Energy Efficiency, Healthcare, Hubs, Human-Computer Interaction, Implants, Laboratory Management, LinkedIn, Logic Analyzer, Near Field Communication (NFC), On Site Support, Oscilloscope, Performance Management, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Product Demonstration, Prototyping, R Programming Language, Radiography, Soldering, Surface Mount Technology, Team Building, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Bench, Testing, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications, eCos
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Wire the Futurexe2x80x94Build Next-Gen Wearables with Your Micro-Soldering Mastery

Onxe2x80x91site xe2x80x93 West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity

We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.

About Ixana

Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. We''ve developed Wi-R, a patented communication tech that''s 100x more energy-efficient than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Join our 60-person team building the next era of real-time, AI-powered human-computer interaction.

The Wi-R Revolution

Wi-R is our patented non-radiative near-field communication technology that creates secure "wire-like wireless" experiences through small E-field bubbles around your body. This breakthrough enables unprecedented energy efficiency at sub-0.1 nanojoules per bit, making long-term wearable and implantable devices finally practical.

See Wi-R in action:xe2x80xafVisitxe2x80xafixana.aixe2x80xaffor demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact:xe2x80xafhttps://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer

What Youxe2x80x99ll Do

  • Perform high-precision micro-soldering, re-balling, and SMT-level rework on prototype PCBs

  • Diagnose and resolve board-level faults using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches

  • Rapidly execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain reflow ovens

  • Document issues with failure photos, trace captures, and update test logs

  • Collaborate with design engineers to debug and improve prototype performance

What We''re Looking For

Required:

  • Expertise in 0201 micro-soldering, SMT rework, and board repair

  • Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow ovens, and microscopes

  • Precision-focused, detail-oriented approach to board troubleshooting

  • Electrical Engineering degree OR strong portfolio demonstrating hardware lab expertise

Preferred:

  • IPC/WHMA, J-STD-001, or similar technician certifications

  • Experience with low-power IoT, wearables, or early prototyping

  • Familiarity with AOI or X-ray inspection for fine-pitch PCBs

Compensation & Benefits

xe2x80xa2 Base salary: Competitive based on experience

xe2x80xa2 Cash bonus + meaningful earlyxe2x80x91stage equity

xe2x80xa2 Relocation bonus, partner jobxe2x80x91search help

xe2x80xa2 Full visa sponsorship (STEMxe2x80x91OPT transfer / Hxe2x80x911B / TN / future green card)

xe2x80xa2 Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, inventor cash awards

Why Join Us

  • Work on deep tech that matters

  • Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders

  • Own your work end-to-end and see real impact

  • Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect

  • Competitive salary, equity, and global exposure

Ready to rexe2x80x91wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wixe2x80x91R to transform everyday experiences across healthcare, industry, or consumer tech.

Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation.

Keywords:

Hardware Technician, SMT, Micro-Soldering, PCB Rework, Oscilloscope, Wearables, IoT, Lab Support, Startup, Equity, Wi-R

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