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Ixana lists this Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Micro-Soldering / PCB ECO (On-site. West Lafayette, USA) opportunity in west lafayette, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Push Wearable Hardware To Its Limits—Test, Break, And Perfect The Next Era Of Human-Computer InteractionOn-site – West Lafayette, INIxana 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.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.What You'll DoPerform ultra-fine micro-soldering (0201 & smaller), re-balling, and SMT-level PCB reworkRapidly execute hardware ECOs, manage lab tools, and maintain test environmentsRun functional tests and diagnostics using scopes, analyzers, and jigsStress test devices and capture detailed failure logs, photos, and measurementsCollaborate with hardware engineers to feed real-world feedback into the next design iterationWhat We're Looking ForRequired:Mastery of micro-soldering (0201), BGA rework, and SMT repairHands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hot-air tools, and reflow ovensAttention to detail and a root-cause-first troubleshooting mindsetEE degree or strong portfolio of real-world test/debug projectsPreferred:Experience with wearables, low-power IoT systems, or RF-sensitive hardwareFamiliarity with AOI, X-ray, or boundary scan toolsCompensation & Benefits:Base salary: $75,000 – $100,000 USD (? $145k – $190k Bay Area purchasing power equivalent)Meaningful early-stage equityRelocation bonus and partner job-search supportComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan5 days/week in office with flexible work arrangements and generous PTORelocation support for qualified candidatesProfessional development opportunities and conference attendancePatent development and technology leadership opportunitiesImmigration and work visa support (for candidates already in the U.S. on a work permit)Full visa sponsorship (STEM-OPT transfer / H-1B / TN / future green card)What Does $75K–$100K In West Lafayette, IN Feel Like Elsewhere?San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley): Equivalent to $145K–$190K (San Jose is at least 94% more expensive than West Lafayette — BestPlaces index: 233.9 vs 83.5)Portland / Hillsboro, OR: Equivalent to $115K–$153K (Hillsboro index: 128.1 ? ~53% more expensive)Chandler, AZ: Equivalent to $102K–$135K (Index: 113.0 ? ~35% more expensive)Austin, TX: Equivalent to $116K–$155K (Index: 129.1 ? ~55% more expensive)All figures based on BestPlaces July 2025 cost-of-living indices. West Lafayette index = 83.5. These reflect real-world purchasing power, not just cash numbers.Why Join UsWork on deep tech that mattersCollaborate with world-class experts and industry leadersOwn your work end-to-end and see real impactEnjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respectCompetitive perks, equity, and global exposureReady 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 Test, PCB Rework, Micro-Soldering, Oscilloscope, SMT, IoT, Wearables, Debugging, Wi-R, Startup, Root Cause Analysis
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west lafayette, IN, 47906, US
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