Prototype Hardware Lab Technician

Talanto; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Lab Generalist to support hardware engineering labs. You will assist with prototype builds, board bring-up, lab inventory, and electromechanical rework including fine-pitch soldering and BGA work.

Join a hands-on team that designs, builds, and operates test hardware for cutting-edge drone technologies, with emphasis on safety, organization, and quality. This role is onsite in Palo Alto and offers growth within a growing hardware lab.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hardware engineering or prototyping.
• Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology.
• Hands-on PCB soldering and rework experience.
• Follows safety protocols including ESD and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble prototype devices and sub-assemblies.
• Perform board-level modifications and rework on PCBA, including fine-pitch soldering and BGA components.
• Fabricate and modify custom cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Maintain and organize laboratory workbenches, calibration schedules, safety equipment, tools, and shared workstations.
• Procure and track consumable lab supplies and electronic components to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to execute tasks under established procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

PCB soldering

Fine-pitch SMT

Wire harness assembly

Lab safety

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeter

DC Power Supply

ECAD viewer

Job description

Talanto in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Lab Generalist to support hardware engineering labs. You will assist with prototype builds, board bring-up, lab inventory, and electromechanical rework including fine-pitch soldering and BGA work.

Join a hands-on team that designs, builds, and operates test hardware for cutting-edge drone technologies, with emphasis on safety, organization, and quality. This role is onsite in Palo Alto and offers growth within a growing hardware lab.