Assembly Tech / Junior HW Engineer

Runlaminar; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Equity

Transportation benefit

Wellness benefit

Job summary

Runlaminar is seeking a hands-on hardware engineer to join our Somerville, MA team. You will assemble complex PCBAs, rework non-functional units, and work with Hardware and Operations to improve component tracking.

You will also help develop test strategies with the HW Reliability Engineer, collect data, and present findings in reviews to enable rapid analysis and debugging. A generalist mindset and ability to lift 50 lbs are important.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years experience in electronics design, mechanical design, and data analysis.
• Electronics: PCB SMD/THT soldering, rework, troubleshooting, oscilloscope use, and DSP.
• Ability to read and debug electrical schematics.
• Basic coding: Python, C, C++.
• Generalist mindset across electromechanical assemblies and data logging.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex PCBAs using reflow soldering; rework as needed during board bringup.
• Collaborate with Hardware and Operations to improve component tracking.
• Develop and implement test strategies; collect data for reviews to enable rapid analysis.
• Bring new organizational approaches and a can-do attitude to HW assemblies.
• Provide design, assembly, and debug support across multiple projects.

Skills

Electronics design

Schematic reading

Python

C

C++

Data analysis

Lifting 50 lbs

Communication

Tools

Oscilloscope

Zephyr RTOS

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex PCBAs using reflow soldering techniques. Rework non-functional units and perform modifications as needed during board bringup.
• Work closely with Hardware and Operations teams to improve component accounting and tracking.
• Develop and implement test strategies alongside the HW Reliability Engineer. Collect and present data in informal and formal reviews to allow for rapid analysis, sensor comparisons, and debugging.
• Bring new organizational approaches and a can-do attitude to new HW assemblies.
• Contribute to the overall hardware team by providing design, assembly, and debug assistance on multiple projects.

Required Qualifications

• 1-5 years (entry level) experience in electronics design, mechanical design, and data analysis.
• Electronics experience: PCB SMD and THT soldering, rework, troubleshooting, oscilloscope use, digital signal analysis - if you have a portfolio please include.
• Ability to read and debug electrical schematics.
• Basic coding experience: Python, C, C++.
• Generalist mindset: comfortable working with all parts of electromechanical assemblies, data logging, and system-level topics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Clear, efficient, and respectful communication; good at balancing multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive project or work experience in electronics design, chemical process engineering or industrial product design.
• Experience working with PCB contract manufacturers, machine shops both domestic and international, and full Box Build CMs.
• PCB design experience with microcontrollers, industrial communications protocols, and analog electronics.
• Significant prior experience navigating the balance between "move fast and break things, but not the important things".
• Experience with Zephyr RTOS.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems, inventory tracking, and component management.
• IPC soldering certifications or demonstrations of skill.
• Six Sigma or similar certifications.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, transportation benefit, health and wellness benefit, and more.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Equity.
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to Greentown Labs' extensive network of cleantech startups.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Laminar (formerly H2Ok) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. To the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you're ready to play a key role in scaling a game-changing company that’s transforming the industrial sector and advancing sustainability, we want to hear from you!