Wearable Hardware Technician - Micro-Soldering & Prototyping

Elevate Ventures; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cash bonus

Equity

Relocation bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Job summary

Elevate Ventures in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Hardware Technician skilled in micro-soldering and board repair. In this role, you will perform high-precision soldering on prototype PCBs, resolve board-level faults, and work closely with design engineers to enhance performance. Candidates should possess an Electrical Engineering degree or a strong portfolio demonstrating hardware lab expertise. The position offers competitive compensation, cash bonuses, and benefits including full medical coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Expertise in 0201 micro-soldering, SMT rework, and board repair.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and reflow ovens.
• Precision-focused, detail-oriented approach to board troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision micro-soldering, re-balling, and SMT-level rework on prototype PCBs.
• Diagnose and resolve board-level faults using oscilloscopes and test benches.
• Collaborate with design engineers to debug and improve prototype performance.

Skills

Micro-soldering

SMT rework

Board repair

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or strong portfolio

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Reflow ovens

Microscopes

Job description

Elevate Ventures in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Hardware Technician skilled in micro-soldering and board repair. In this role, you will perform high-precision soldering on prototype PCBs, resolve board-level faults, and work closely with design engineers to enhance performance. Candidates should possess an Electrical Engineering degree or a strong portfolio demonstrating hardware lab expertise. The position offers competitive compensation, cash bonuses, and benefits including full medical coverage and generous PTO.