Hardware Technician

LineVision, Inc. • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Build the future of grid monitoring technology as the hands-on expert who brings our hardware innovations to life. We are seeking a Hardware Technician to support our hardware engineering team through prototype fabrication, testing, and lab operations as we launch our next-generation sensor platform. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to grow their expertise in advanced hardware systems. If you're motivated by precision craftsmanship, solving technical challenges, and seeing your work power critical infrastructure, join us at LineVision, Built In Boston Best Places to Work!

Requirements

• Hands-on fabrication skills with electromechanical assemblies using hand tools and basic shop equipment (bandsaw, drill press, etc.)
• Mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks (preferred), AutoCAD, or Fusion360.
• Meticulous documentation practices for tracking Bills of Materials, prototype units, test results, and change orders
• Willingness to be flexible to assist in all engineering activities when needed
• Reliable personal transportation (vehicle required) - Must have own vehicle for occasional travel to contract manufacturer facilities, customer demo sites, and equipment pickup/delivery

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, or a technical field; military technical training; or vocational school certification
• 2+ years of experience in hardware assembly, testing, or engineering lab support roles
• Experience supporting new product introductions or design-for-manufacturing transitions
• Proven ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate complex issues
• Track record of implementing process improvements that enhance quality or efficiency
• Circuit board troubleshooting and rework capabilities, including precision soldering, component replacement, and signal tracing
• Proficiency with test equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, temperature chambers

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and test prototype electrical and mechanical assemblies for LineVision's transmission line monitoring sensors
• Perform hardware validation testing and quality assurance on sensor technologies and systems.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies and network connectivity issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other test equipment
• Build and maintain test fixtures and programming stations for internal use and contract manufacturer locations
• Manage lab operations, equipment calibration, inventory tracking, and Bill of Materials documentation
• Support the manufacturing of our transmission line monitoring devices. This includes supporting and updating the procedures for building, testing, QA inspecting, and troubleshooting these devices.
• Identify and resolve hardware issues independently, proposing design improvements based on testing insights
• Support the transition of new hardware designs from prototype to manufacturing, ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Support field testing of our transmission line monitoring devices for the purposes of data collection, research and development. This would include working with the teams field testing to help design, equipment procuring, staging, on-site setup, maintenance, and take-down of field tests.
• Own laboratory operations, including equipment management, maintenance schedules, and space optimization
• Drive continuous improvement in quality control processes based on field feedback and testing data
• Be a subject matter expert on fabrication techniques, testing methodologies, and troubleshooting approaches

Benefits

• Impact. Your talent, time, and energy will critically impact our success in accelerating our mission of providing utilities with grid intelligence to enable affordable, reliable power.
• Ownership. You will hold broad responsibilities with high autonomy and trust in a communicative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility. You will be empowered to maintain work-life balance with trust-based PTO and a flexible work schedule.
• Real World Innovation. You will join a motivated and high-performing team working with cutting edge, patented technology to help solve key obstacles to meet the demands of an AI-powered future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees