Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Micro-Soldering / PCB ECO (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Ixana • West Lafayette, IN

32d • 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

• Mastery of micro-soldering (0201), BGA rework, and SMT repair
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hot-air tools, and reflow ovens
• Attention to detail and a root-cause-first troubleshooting mindset
• EE degree or strong portfolio of real-world test/debug projects

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wearables, low-power IoT systems, or RF-sensitive hardware
• Familiarity with AOI, X-ray, or boundary scan tools

Responsibilities

• Perform ultra-fine micro-soldering (0201 & smaller), re-balling, and SMT-level PCB rework
• Rapidly execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain test environments
• Run functional tests and diagnostics using scopes, analyzers, and jigs
• Stress test devices and capture detailed failure logs, photos, and measurements
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to feed real-world feedback into the next design iteration

Benefits

• Relocation bonus and partner job-search support
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO
• Relocation support for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
• Patent development and technology leadership opportunities
• Immigration and work visa support (for candidates already in the U.S. on a work permit)
• Full visa sponsorship (STEM-OPT transfer / H-1B / TN / future green card)

What This Job Offers

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