Internship - Hardware Technician (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)
About The Position
This internship offers hands-on experience in hardware innovation, focusing on micro-soldering and device diagnostics. The role is based on-site in West Lafayette, IN. Ixana, a Purdue University spinoff, is pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing with its patented Wi-R communication technology, which is significantly more energy-efficient than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The company is building the next era of real-time, AI-powered human-computer interaction with a team of 60 people. Wi-R technology enables secure, wire-like wireless experiences with unprecedented energy efficiency, making long-term wearable and implantable devices practical. Demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact are available on ixana.ai.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Background in Electrical Engineering or a portfolio demonstrating lab experience
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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