Prototype Technician / R & D

Symbiotic Services; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services in Dallas is seeking a creative Prototype Technician / R&D Technician to transform engineering documentation into usable prototypes for arcade game development. The role focuses on manufacturability, testability, serviceability, and user experience, reporting to the Director of Product Development.

You will interpret wiring diagrams, design harnesses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic issues while training staff and

Qualifications

• Technically adept and imaginative, able to prototype and iterate quickly.
• Self-directed, capable of working both independently and in teams.
• Experience with electrical prototyping and integration of game/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering docs into prototypes and pre-production games with a focus on manufacturability and testability.
• Design wiring harnesses and organize control/display components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic issues.
• Operate diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, meters, pattern generators, power supplies).
• Develop test fixtures and work with programming teams on testing flows.
• Train manufacturing staff on new game assembly and testing procedures.
• Assist QA in setting performance standards and support service technicians.

Skills

Electrical prototyping

Prototype development

Hardware integration

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Pattern generators

Bench power supplies

Job description

Dallas, United States | Posted on 01/29/2026

Symbiotic Services is seeking a creative and hands-on PrototypeTechnician / R&D Technician for a dynamic role in arcade gamedevelopment. This position is ideal for a resourceful, solution-orientedindividual who thrives in a fast-paced, inventive environment where buildingcompelling, one-of-a-kind games is the mission.

Position Overview

You will transform engineering documentation into prototype and pre-productiongames with a focus on manufacturability, testability, serviceability, and userexperience. This role reports to the Director of Product Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and refine wiringdiagrams and Bills of Materials to create prototypes suitable forproduction and field service.
• Design wiring harnesses andorganize control/display components effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functionalteams to resolve electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic issues.
• Analyze and mitigate externalelectrical/mechanical influences on game performance.
• Operate diagnostic tools:oscilloscopes, volt/amp meters, pattern generators, power supplies,simulators, etc.
• Develop test fixtures and workwith programming teams on logical testing flows.
• Train manufacturing staff on newgame assembly and testing procedures.
• Assist QA teams in setting andevaluating performance standards.
• Support and train servicetechnicians on repairs and maintenance of new games.
• Understand and apply ETL/ULregulatory standards; coordinate with relevant certification agencies.
• Repair circuit boards as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Technically adept and imaginative– a “jazz pianist” in the prototype world.
• Able to work from roughschematics and creatively bridge gaps using best practices.
• Self-directed and effective inboth collaborative and independent scenarios.
• Experienced in electricalprototyping and game/mechanical system integration.