Internship - Hardware Technician; On-site. West Lafayette

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

On‑site – West Lafayette, IN

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.

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:

• Perform high‑precision micro‑soldering, re‑balled, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Work on hardware that advances healthcare and personal technology
• Collaborate with experts and learn cutting‑edge design techniques
• 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

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