Engineering Technician

Fortell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortell is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide hands-on support to electrical and mechanical engineering teams in our New York City office. The role requires soldering of wires, small-device handling, and mechanical assembly within a fast-moving startup.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience, can work independently, and collaborates effectively to help validate devices and develop test methods.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on soldering experience with wires (not SMT).
• Ability to work with small devices and components.
• Proficient with basic hand tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with hands-on tasks on hearing aid devices.
• Build, modify, and rework devices and components.
• Perform soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate devices.
• Support development of test equipment and test plans.
• Assemble production devices as needed.
• Support documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Soldering (wires)

Small devices handling

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Communication skills

Startup environment

Education

High-school diploma or Associate degree

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Fortell is building breakthrough AI-powered hearing technology that redefines how people experience sound and connect with the world. Powered by custom silicon and advances in hearing science, our hearing aids help people hear, and live, with greater clarity and confidence.

We move fast, build with intention, and never lose sight of the people we’re building for. We’re bringing together exceptional minds in technology, science, design, and care—and we’re just getting started. If you want to help shape a new era of hearing technology, we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to provide hands-on support to our electrical and mechanical engineering teams working on our hearing aid devices. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both electrical and mechanical components, has hands-on soldering and small-device assembly experience, and enjoys tackling a wide range of technical tasks in a fast-moving environment.

This position is full-time on-site in our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical and mechanical engineers with a variety of hands-on technical tasks related to our hearing aid devices
• Build, modify, and rework hearing aid devices and components to support engineering and product development
• Perform soldering, wiring, mechanical assembly, and rework as needed
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and validation of devices and components
• Support the development and implementation of test equipment
• Support the development and implementation of test plans
• Assemble production devices as needed
• Support documentation, including SOPs and technical procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards

Minimum Qualifications

• High-school diploma; associate degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in soldering (wires, not SMT)
• Proficiency in working with small devices and components
• General mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic hand tools
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of tasks
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with medical devices
• Basic programming skills
• Solid modeling skills
• Experience with device testing, troubleshooting, or product development