Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Micro-Soldering/PCB ECO
Job in
West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47907, USA
Listed on 2026-09-26
Listing for:
Ixana
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Hardware Engineer, Electronics Technician, Electronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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
- Experience with wearables, low-power IoT systems, or RF-sensitive hardware
- Familiarity with AOI, X-ray, or boundary scan tools
- 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
San Jose, CA Silicon Valley :
Equivalent to $145K-$190K
San Jose is at least 94% more expensive than West Lafayette - Best Places 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 Best Places 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
Hardware Test, PCB Rework, Micro-Soldering, Oscilloscope, SMT, IoT, Wearables, Debugging, Wi-R, Startup, Root Cause Analysis
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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