Onsite Hardware Lab Specialist: Prototyping & PCB Rework

Wing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking a Lab Generalist to join our Wing Engineering Labs team in Palo Alto, onsite. You will support prototype builds, board bring‑up, lab inventory, and electromechanical rework including fine‑pitch soldering and wire harness fabrication.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hardware engineering or prototyping, an Associate degree in Electronics or related field, and hands‑on PCB soldering and safety proficiency. Join a fast‑moving, safety‑driven lab at Wing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hardware engineering, electronics lab, or prototype environment.
• Associate degree or equivalent practical experience in electronics.
• Hands‑on PCB soldering and rework experience with SMT/BGA components.
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols, ESD prevention and 5S housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble prototype devices and sub‑assemblies for builds.
• Modify and rework PCBs, including fine‑pitch soldering and BGA work.
• Fabricate and modify custom cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Maintain lab benches, safety gear, tools, and calibration schedules.
• Procure lab consumables and track hardware to ensure operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to follow procedures safely.

Skills

Hardware engineering experience

Ability to read instructions

5S/Housekeeping

ESD awareness

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology

Relevant trade certification or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

DC power supplies

ECAD/schematic viewers

Fine‑pitch SMT rework tools

Wire harness fabrication tools

Job description

Wing is seeking a Lab Generalist to join our Wing Engineering Labs team in Palo Alto, onsite. You will support prototype builds, board bring‑up, lab inventory, and electromechanical rework including fine‑pitch soldering and wire harness fabrication.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in hardware engineering or prototyping, an Associate degree in Electronics or related field, and hands‑on PCB soldering and safety proficiency. Join a fast‑moving, safety‑driven lab at Wing.