Hardware Technician

Eka Robotics, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eka Robotics, Inc. in Boston is seeking a hands-on Hardware Technician to build, test, and service our in-house robotic hardware.

You’ll work closely with engineers on electronics, precision mechanical assemblies, and integrated robotic systems to turn designs into reliable hardware. The role emphasizes careful soldering, cable harnessing, and debugging, with a focus on repeatable builds, documentation, and improving assembly methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on electronics technician experience.
• Strong soldering and rework skills, including fine-pitch components.
• Experience assembling and servicing mechanical hardware with tight tolerances.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes and bench power supplies.
• Adheres to ESD practices and safety.
• Methodical troubleshooting with good communication to engineers.
• Comfort working with evolving prototypes and documenting changes.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, maintain, and repair in-house robotic hardware, prototypes, and test equipment.
• Perform precise soldering and rework on circuit boards, connectors, and wiring, including fine-pitch components.
• Assemble mechanical systems involving gears, bearings, shafts, press fits, and other precision components.
• Build and repair cable harnesses, including crimping, connector assembly, routing, and strain relief.
• Follow engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions, and flag ambiguities or fit issues.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems using bench equipment and measurement tools.
• Work with engineers to improve assembly methods, serviceability, and hardware reliability.
• Document builds, repairs, test results, and hardware changes to support repeatable assembly and troubleshooting.
• Maintain an organized workspace, tools, spare parts, and assembly supplies.

Skills

5+ years electronics experience

Precision soldering

SMD soldering

Mechanical assembly

Schematic reading

Electrical test tools

ESD practices

Systematic troubleshooting

Engineer liaison

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Bench power supply

Job description

Eka Robotics is looking for a hands-on Hardware Technician to build, maintain, and service our in-house robotic hardware. You’ll work closely with our engineers on electronics, precision mechanical assemblies, and integrated robotic systems, helping turn designs into reliable hardware and keeping that hardware running.

We’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of electronics technician experience, strong soldering skills, and a careful, methodical approach to assembly and troubleshooting. Experience with robotics is preferred.

What you’ll do

• Build, test, maintain, and repair in-house robotic hardware, prototypes, and test equipment.

• Perform precise soldering and rework on circuit boards, connectors, and wiring, including fine-pitch components and delicate assemblies.

• Assemble mechanical systems involving gears, bearings, shafts, press fits, and other precision components.

• Build and repair cable harnesses, including crimping, connector assembly, routing, and strain relief.

• Follow engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions, and flag ambiguities or fit issues.

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems using bench equipment and measurement tools.

• Work with engineers to improve assembly methods, serviceability, and hardware reliability.

• Document builds, repairs, test results, and hardware changes to support repeatable assembly and troubleshooting.

• Maintain an organized workspace, tools, spare parts, and assembly supplies.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an electronics technician or in a closely related role.

• Strong precision soldering and rework skills, including experience with surface-mount and through-hole components.

• Experience assembling and servicing mechanical hardware, with attention to tolerances, alignment, fit, and proper handling.

• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation.

• Familiarity with multimeters, bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical measurement tools.

• Sound ESD practices and safe use of soldering, assembly, and shop equipment.

• A methodical approach to troubleshooting and the judgment to ask questions when instructions or designs are unclear.

• Comfort working on evolving prototypes and communicating build issues directly with engineers.

Preferred experience

• Building or servicing robots, electromechanical systems, or precision automation equipment.

• Working with motors, encoders, sensors, actuators, and gear assemblies.

• Fine-pitch soldering, microscope-assisted rework, and repair of densely populated circuit boards.

• IPC soldering or rework certification, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.

• Developing assembly instructions, test procedures, or fixtures for repeatable builds.