Hardware Technician

Eka • Cambridge, MA

22h

About The Position

Eka Robotics is seeking a hands-on Hardware Technician to build, maintain, and service in-house robotic hardware. The technician will work closely with engineers on electronics, precision mechanical assemblies, and integrated robotic systems, helping translate designs into reliable hardware and keeping that hardware operational. The role requires at least five years of electronics technician experience, strong soldering skills, and a careful, methodical approach to assembly and troubleshooting. Robotics experience is preferred.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as an electronics technician or in a closely related role.
• Strong precision soldering and rework skills, including experience with surface-mount and through-hole components.
• Experience assembling and servicing mechanical hardware, with attention to tolerances, alignment, fit, and proper handling.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Familiarity with multimeters, bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical measurement tools.
• Sound ESD practices and safe use of soldering, assembly, and shop equipment.
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting and the judgment to ask questions when instructions or designs are unclear.
• Comfort working on evolving prototypes and communicating build issues directly with engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or servicing robots, electromechanical systems, or precision automation equipment.
• Experience working with motors, encoders, sensors, actuators, and gear assemblies.
• Fine-pitch soldering, microscope-assisted rework, and repair of densely populated circuit boards.
• IPC soldering or rework certification, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
• Experience developing assembly instructions, test procedures, or fixtures for repeatable builds.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, maintain, and repair in-house robotic hardware, prototypes, and test equipment.
• Perform precise soldering and rework on circuit boards, connectors, and wiring, including fine-pitch components and delicate assemblies.
• Assemble mechanical systems involving gears, bearings, shafts, press fits, and other precision components.
• Build and repair cable harnesses, including crimping, connector assembly, routing, and strain relief.
• Follow engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions, and flag ambiguities or fit issues.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems using bench equipment and measurement tools.
• Work with engineers to improve assembly methods, serviceability, and hardware reliability.
• Document builds, repairs, test results, and hardware changes to support repeatable assembly and troubleshooting.
• Maintain an organized workspace, tools, spare parts, and assembly supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed