Hardware Technician (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Wire the Future—Build Next-Gen Wearables with Your Micro-Soldering Mastery

On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity

We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.

About Ixana

Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. We've developed Wi-R, a patented communication tech that's 100x more energy-efficient than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Join our 60-person team building the next era of real-time, AI-powered human-computer interaction.

The Wi-R Revolution

Wi-R is our patented non-radiative near-field communication technology that creates secure "wire-like wireless" experiences through small E-field bubbles around your body. This breakthrough enables unprecedented energy efficiency at sub-0.1 nanojoules per bit, making long-term wearable and implantable devices finally practical.

See Wi-R in action: Visit [ixana.ai](http://ixana.ai) for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact: <https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer>

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-precision micro-soldering, re-balling, and SMT-level rework on prototype PCBs
• Diagnose and resolve board-level faults using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test benches
• Rapidly execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain reflow ovens
• Document issues with failure photos, trace captures, and update test logs
• Collaborate with design engineers to debug and improve prototype performance

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Expertise in 0201 micro-soldering, SMT rework, and board repair
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, reflow ovens, and microscopes
• Precision-focused, detail-oriented approach to board troubleshooting
• Electrical Engineering degree OR strong portfolio demonstrating hardware lab expertise

Preferred:

• IPC/WHMA, J-STD-001, or similar technician certifications
• Experience with low-power IoT, wearables, or early prototyping
• Familiarity with AOI or X-ray inspection for fine-pitch PCBs

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: Competitive based on experience
• Cash bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• Full visa sponsorship (STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, inventor cash awards

Why Join Us

• Work on deep tech that matters
• Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders
• Own your work end-to-end and see real impact
• Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect
• Competitive salary, equity, and global exposure

Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wi‑R to transform everyday experiences across healthcare, industry, or consumer tech.

_Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation._

Keywords:

Hardware Technician, SMT, Micro-Soldering, PCB Rework, Oscilloscope, Wearables, IoT, Lab Support, Startup, Equity, Wi-R