Hardware Lab Engineer - Prototyping, Testing & Equity

Accelsius LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical & Dental

401K

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Accelsius is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician in Austin, TX to support prototype development, hardware builds, and experimental testing in its engineering lab. The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to accelerate product validation and innovation.

You will read drawings, assemble and troubleshoot prototype systems, assist with data collection, and ensure lab safety and organization in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years hands-on experience in lab, manufacturing, R&D, or hardware prototyping.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype systems and lab test setups.
• Support hardware prototyping, validation testing, and engineering experiments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Assist engineers with experimental setup, data collection, documentation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform electromechanical assembly, including handling cooling components, sensors, instrumentation, tubing, and related hardware.
• Support fabrication, brazing, soldering, and mechanical integration activities as needed.
• Maintain lab organization, equipment calibration, inventory, and safety standards.
• Assist with rack-level system builds and integration activities during internal testing and early customer deployments.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab processes, test methodologies, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Testing

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Soldering/Brazing

Lab equipment

Electrical instrumentation

Technical documentation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in technical field

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Accelsius is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician in Austin, TX to support prototype development, hardware builds, and experimental testing in its engineering lab. The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to accelerate product validation and innovation.

You will read drawings, assemble and troubleshoot prototype systems, assist with data collection, and ensure lab safety and organization in a fast-paced startup environment.