Hardware Technician - Intern

Ixana; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Equity opportunities

Hands-on hardware experience

Job summary

Ixana is offering a micro-soldering internship focused on prototype PCBs and hardware debugging. You’ll work with engineers on rework, ECOs, and lab tools in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves learning to diagnose board-level faults with scopes and test benches, while documenting issues and contributing to wearable/biomedical hardware projects.

Qualifications

• Interest in micro-soldering and hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers is a plus.
• Comfort with rework and prototyping processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision micro-soldering, re-balling, and SMT-level rework on prototype PCBs.
• Assist in diagnosing board-level faults using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches.
• Help execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain reflow ovens.
• Document issues with failure photos, trace captures, and test logs.
• Work closely with design engineers to debug and enhance prototype performance.

Skills

Micro-soldering

SMT rework

Oscilloscopes

Lab troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Education

Electrical Engineering background

Portfolio demonstrating lab experience

Tools

AOI

X-ray inspection

Microscopes

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-precision micro-soldering, re-balling, and SMT-level rework on prototype PCBs
• Assist in diagnosing board-level faults using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches
• Help execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain reflow ovens
• Document issues with failure photos, trace captures, and test logs
• Work closely with design engineers to debug and enhance prototype performance

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Interest in micro-soldering, SMT rework, and hardware troubleshooting
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow ovens, and microscopes
• Precision-focused and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Enthusiasm for learning hardware repair techniques in a fast-paced environment
• Background in Electrical Engineering or a portfolio demonstrating lab experience is a plus

Preferred:

• Technician certifications like IPC/WHMA, J-STD-001, or similar
• Exposure to low-power IoT, wearable devices, or prototype hardware
• Familiarity with AOI or X-ray inspection for fine-pitch PCBs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship if applicable
• Possibility of equity grants based on role and status
• Hands-on experience designing hardware for wearable and biomedical applications
• Exposure to deep tech and end-to-end product development in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work on hardware that advances healthcare and personal technology
• Take ownership and contribute to real projects from start to launch
• Grow in a culture that values speed, rigor, and respect
• Gain global exposure and career-building experience

Keywords

Micro-soldering internship, SMT rework, PCB repair, hardware debugging, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow soldering, electronics troubleshooting, wearable devices, hardware prototyping