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Hardware Technician

Wire the Future - Build Next-Gen Wearables with Your Micro-Soldering Mastery

West Lafayette, IN (In Office)Full-time

About Ixana

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.

We provide relocation packages and visa transfer support (if required) for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other major U.S. hubs.

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: High-speed data, transferred through skin contact -

What You’ll Do

●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

What We're Looking For

Required:

●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

Preferred:

●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

Compensation & Benefits

●Base Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per annum ≈ $150k - $240k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living
●Cash bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
●Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
●Full visa sponsorship STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card
●Medical, dental, vision, 401 k , generous PTO, inventor cash awards

Why Join Us

●Work on deep tech that matters
●Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders
●Own your work end-to-end and see real impact
●Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect
●Competitive salary, equity, and global exposure

Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Keywords

Hardware TechnicianSMTMicro-SolderingPCB ReworkOscilloscopeWearablesIoTLab SupportStartup

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