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

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Wire the Futureâ€"Build Next-Gen Wearables with Your Micro-Soldering Mastery

Onâ€'site â€" 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: Visit ixana.ai for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact: https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer

What Youâ€ll 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

• Base salary: Competitive based on experience

• Cash bonus + meaningful earlyâ€'stage equity

• Relocation bonus, partner jobâ€'search help

• Full visa sponsorship (STEMâ€'OPT transfer / Hâ€'1B / TN / future green card)

• 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 reâ€'wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wiâ€'R 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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