Senior Hardware Prototyping Technician

Knowmadics, Inc • Wichita, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Hardware Prototyping Technician builds, assembles, and tests electronic prototypes and production hardware for Knowmadics’ edge and sensing products. This role leads hands-on fabrication, rework, and bring-up activities in the lab, working closely with electrical, mechanical, and embedded engineers.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on electronics assembly, rework, and test experience.
• Advanced soldering and rework skills, including fine-pitch and surface-mount work (IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification a plus).
• Proficiency with lab and test equipment and reading schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
• Experience building and bringing up prototype hardware in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Nice To Haves

• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification

Responsibilities

• Assemble, solder, rework, and integrate electronic prototypes, printed circuit assemblies (PCAs), and cabling.
• Perform hardware bring-up, functional testing, and troubleshooting of prototype and production units.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and benches for validation and production.
• Operate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, soldering/rework stations).
• Support field-test preparation, kitting, and logistics for hardware deployments.
• Maintain accurate build records, as-built documentation, and component inventory.
• Mentor junior technicians and enforce ESD, safety, and quality practices.
• Partner with engineering to improve manufacturability and assembly processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree