Engineering Support Technician - Assembly and Electronics

Who We Are:

Power Light Technologies is the leading developer of safe, long-distance laser power beaming solutions to transmit kilowatt-level power remotely, making energy accessible to new and increasingly mobile distributed digital assets on and off planet Earth. Laser power beaming delivers energy to digital infrastructure, enabling power to be delivered when and where it is needed, including in hard-to-reach places or at high altitudes, with or without human access, and without the tether to today’s battery- and power-cord power distribution environment.

At Power Light Technologies we seek to hire contributors who exhibit three special traits: the hands-on skill to create hardware and software; a commitment to teamwork; and a track record of high achievement ideally with startup experience growing into a larger organization. The most successful members of our team exhibit all of these qualities, wrapped with genuine niceness and respect for others.

Successful team members are undeterred by extremely challenging, first-of-their-kind problems to solve. They experiment, fail-and-learn quickly, and lock in the mastery of their explorations alongside like-minded innovators.

We hire professionals who know their craft; we look for those who can design boards, assemblies, optical chains, code, and processes with an eye toward successful, field-ready, secure, nicely documented products and systems. We also value academic chops, people who love embrace physics, analysis, and technical progress.

Our culture is one of urgency, accountability, teamwork, and a healthy sense of fun, along with a passion for science. We show up prepared, engage in healthy debate, embrace deadlines, and work hard to maintain a workplace environment that is energizing.

A career here means you will interact with the world's leading scientists, engineers, and builders. Join our team – bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional and thought leader to work in the emerging field of long-distance power beaming.

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Assembly and Electronics Technician to join our hardware team dedicated to next-generation wireless power beaming technology. This critical role involves hands‑on, high-quality, and rapid assembly of complex hardware, including the integration of sensitive electronic systems, precision optical components, and overall mechanical structures. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in both electronics assembly (PCB) and precision mechanical systems and demonstrates exceptional efficiency and a commitment to meticulous work standards across all tasks.

• Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork:
  Collaborate effectively with design engineers (electrical, mechanical, optical) to understand design intent, provide valuable feedback from a manufacturing perspective, and solve integration challenges.
• DFM Input:
  Act as the voice of assembly and manufacturing by providing timely, constructive feedback to the engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to ensure the final hardware design is optimized for efficient, high-quality production.
• Problem Solving:
  Participate actively in root-cause analysis of build failures or non-conformities, working alongside engineering to implement robust, sustainable corrective actions.

• Electronics Assembly & Rework:
  Perform fine-pitch soldering, component placement, and rework on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), handling both through-hole and surface-mount technology (SMT) components.
• System Integration:
  Execute the complete integration of electronic, optical, and mechanical sub-systems into final hardware units according to engineering schematics, bills of materials, and detailed work Instructions.
• Mechanical Assembly:
  Perform precision mechanical assembly of optical systems, thermal management systems, and enclosures, ensuring alignment, torque specifications, and cleanliness standards are strictly met.
• Cable and Harness Fabrication:
  Build custom wiring harnesses, cables, and…