Prototype Hardware Engineer — Sensors & Microcontrollers

Proto-Town; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Proto-Town is seeking a tinkerer to work on ML-driven crystal growth systems in Lockhart, TX. Ideal candidates are curious and hardworking, with strengths in sensors and microcontroller programming.

The role includes building sensing rigs and debugging, with significant opportunity for prototyping and mechanical fabrication. Flexible hours are available, and there is a potential to convert to full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience building sensing systems with various sensors.
• Ability to program microcontrollers for control loops.
• Skills in breadboard prototyping and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Build the sensing side of growth rigs with various sensors.
• Program microcontrollers for sensor sampling and control.
• Prototype-level fabrication and mechanical scaffolding.
• Manage heater control and motor drives.
• Debug rigs to ensure consistent operation.

Skills

Strong sensor integration experience

Solid microcontroller programming

Real breadboard and prototype-fab skills

Light mechanical fab: basic CAD, 3D printing

Job description

Proto-Town is seeking a tinkerer to work on ML-driven crystal growth systems in Lockhart, TX. Ideal candidates are curious and hardworking, with strengths in sensors and microcontroller programming.

The role includes building sensing rigs and debugging, with significant opportunity for prototyping and mechanical fabrication. Flexible hours are available, and there is a potential to convert to full-time.