Hardware Technician - Intern

Dive into hardware innovation, gain hands-on experience with micro-soldering and device diagnostics.

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

●Assist in diagnosing board-level faults using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches

●Help execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain reflow ovens

●Document issues with failure photos, trace captures, and test logs

●Work closely with design engineers to debug and enhance prototype performance

What We’re Looking For

Required:

●Interest in micro-soldering, SMT rework, and hardware troubleshooting

●Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow ovens, and microscopes

●Precision-focused and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving

●Enthusiasm for learning hardware repair techniques in a fast-paced environment

●Background in Electrical Engineering or a portfolio demonstrating lab experience is a plus

Preferred:

●Technician certifications like IPC/WHMA, J-STD-001, or similar

●Exposure to low-power IoT, wearable devices, or prototype hardware

●Familiarity with AOI or X-ray inspection for fine-pitch PCBs

Compensation & Benefits

●Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses

●Relocation support and visa sponsorship if applicable

●Possibility of equity grants based on role and status

●Hands-on experience designing hardware for wearable and biomedical applications

●Exposure to deep tech and end-to-end product development in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

●Work on hardware that advances healthcare and personal technology

●Take ownership and contribute to real projects from start to launch

●Grow in a culture that values speed, rigor, and respect

●Gain global exposure and career-building experience

Keywords

Micro-soldering internship, SMT rework, PCB repair, hardware debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow soldering, electronics troubleshooting, wearable devices, hardware prototyping

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

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