Hardware Technician

Eka Robotics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires 5+ years of electronics technician experience, strong soldering skills, and a careful, methodical approach to assembly and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on electronics technician experience.
• Strong soldering and rework skills on SMT and through-hole components.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with test equipment and measurement procedures.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and repair in-house robotic hardware and test equipment.
• Perform precise soldering and rework on circuit boards and wiring.
• Assemble mechanical components with precision bearings, gears, shafts.
• Create and repair cable harnesses with proper routing and strain relief.
• Follow drawings and wiring diagrams; flag fit or ambiguity issues.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems using bench tools.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve assembly methods and hardware reliability.
• Document builds, repairs, and test results for repeatable processes.
• Maintain organized workspace and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Soldering (precision)

Electronics repair

Reading schematics

Measurement & test tools

Troubleshooting

Quality control

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.