/Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Micro-Soldering / PCB ECO

Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Micro-Soldering / PCB ECO

Push wearable hardware to its limits - Test, break, and perfect the next era of human-computer interaction

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 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

What We're Looking For

Required:

●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

Preferred:

●Experience with wearables, low-power IoT systems, or RF-sensitive hardware

●Familiarity with AOI, X-ray, or boundary scan tools

Compensation & Benefits:

●Base salary: $75,000 - $100,000 USD ≈ $145k - $190k Bay Area purchasing power equivalent

●Meaningful early-stage equity

●Relocation bonus and partner job-search support

●Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

●401 k retirement plan

●5 days/week with flexible work arrangements and 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 does $75K-$100K in West Lafayette, IN feel like elsewhere?

San Jose, CA Silicon Valley :

Equivalent to $145K-$190K

San Jose is at least 94% more expensive than West Lafayette - BestPlaces index: 233.9 vs 83.5

Portland / Hillsboro, OR:

Equivalent to $115K-$153K

Hillsboro index: 128.1 → ~53% more expensive

Chandler, AZ:

Equivalent to $102K-$135K

Index: 113.0 → ~35% more expensive

Austin, TX:

Equivalent to $116K-$155K

Index: 129.1 → ~55% more expensive

All figures based on BestPlaces July 2025 cost-of-living indices. West Lafayette index = 83.5. These reflect real-world purchasing power, not just cash numbers.

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 perks, equity, and global exposure

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

Keywords

Hardware TestPCB ReworkMicro-SolderingOscilloscopeSMTIoTWearablesDebuggingWi-RStartupRoot Cause Analysis

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