R&D Hardware Prototyping & Testing Specialist

Highbrow Technology Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow Technology Inc. is seeking an Hardware R&D Technician in Saint Paul, MN to support hardware prototypes, testing, and lab operations. You will analyze data, develop fixtures, and contribute to documentation and change management while expanding your technical leadership.

The role requires hands-on prototyping, fixture development, and the ability to read engineering drawings. You will train others, lead equipment maintenance, and support compliance testing, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on prototyping and fixture development with data analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances; Altium preferred.
• Lead role in maintaining equipment and lab capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and cable/connector work with moderate to high density.
• Prototyping SME who can train others and troubleshoot issues.
• Conducts high complexity testing and coordinates activities of others.
• Supports setup and execution of 60601-1 Safety and 60601-1-2 EMC testing.
• Creates COs for part releases and documents methods/equipment specs.
• Reads drawings and understands tolerances; PCB layout and Altium involvement.
• Executes data entry into Excel and basic statistics in Minitab.
• Leads improvements and manages HW logistics and version control.

Skills

Prototyping

PCB layout

Altium

Data analysis

Documentation

Lab operations

Troubleshooting

Tools

Windchill

Excel

Minitab

Altium

Job description

Highbrow Technology Inc. is seeking an Hardware R&D Technician in Saint Paul, MN to support hardware prototypes, testing, and lab operations. You will analyze data, develop fixtures, and contribute to documentation and change management while expanding your technical leadership.

The role requires hands-on prototyping, fixture development, and the ability to read engineering drawings. You will train others, lead equipment maintenance, and support compliance testing, with overtime as needed.