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

Ixana•West Lafayette, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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