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

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Dive into hardware innovationâ€"gain hands-on experience with micro-soldering and device diagnostics.

Onâ€'site â€" West Lafayette, IN

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

• Assist in diagnosing board-level faults using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches

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

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

• Work closely with design engineers to debug and enhance prototype performance

What Weâ€re Looking For

Required:

• Interest in micro-soldering, SMT rework, and hardware troubleshooting

• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow ovens, and microscopes

• Precision-focused and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Enthusiasm for learning hardware repair techniques in a fast-paced environment

• Background in Electrical Engineering or a portfolio demonstrating lab experience is a plus

Preferred:

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

• Exposure to low-power IoT, wearable devices, or prototype hardware

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship (if applicable)

• Possibility of equity grants based on role and status

• Hands-on experience designing hardware for wearable and biomedical applications

• Exposure to deep tech and end-to-end product development in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work on hardware that advances healthcare and personal technology

• Collaborate with experts and learn cutting-edge design techniques

• Take ownership and contribute to real projects from start to launch

• Grow in a culture that values speed, rigor, and respect

• Gain global exposure and career-building experience

Keywords

Micro-soldering internship, SMT rework, PCB repair, hardware debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow soldering, electronics troubleshooting, wearable devices, hardware prototyping

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