Hardware Technician
Join Eka Robotics as a Hardware Technician to build and maintain in-house robotic hardware in a hands-on role.
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Last verified on the company career page 19 minutes ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build, test, maintain, and repair in-house robotic hardware
- Perform precise soldering and rework on circuit boards
- Assemble mechanical systems involving precision components
- Build and repair cable harnesses
- Document builds, repairs, and test results
Must have
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as an electronics technician
- Strong precision soldering and rework skills
- Experience assembling and servicing mechanical hardware
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with multimeters and basic mechanical measurement tools
Nice to have
- Building or servicing robots
- Working with motors, encoders, sensors, actuators
- Fine-pitch soldering and microscope-assisted rework
- IPC soldering or rework certification
- Developing assembly instructions or test procedures
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Hardware Technician at Eka Robotics is responsible for building, testing, and maintaining robotic hardware and prototypes, ensuring that designs are transformed into functional systems. Key skills include precision soldering, mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting, with a strong emphasis on following engineering documentation. This role is suited for individuals with over five years of experience in electronics or a related field, particularly those familiar with robotics and electromechanical systems. The position involves close collaboration with engineers to enhance assembly methods and hardware reliability.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Hardware Technician role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Boston, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Hardware Technician role.
- Where is the role based?
- Eka Robotics is hiring for this position in Boston, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Robotics, Soldering, circuit boards, electronic systems, mechanical systems.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Eka Robotics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Hardware Technician role at Eka Robotics.
From the original posting
Eka Robotics is looking for a hands-on Hardware Technician to build, maintain, and service our in-house robotic hardware. You’ll work closely with our engineers on electronics, precision mechanical assemblies, and integrated robotic systems, helping turn designs into reliable hardware and keeping that hardware running.
We’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of electronics technician experience, strong soldering skills, and a careful, methodical approach to assembly and troubleshooting. Experience with robotics is preferred.
What you’ll do
Build, test, maintain, and repair in-house robotic hardware, prototypes, and test equipment.
Perform precise soldering and rework on circuit boards, connectors, and wiring, including fine-pitch components and delicate assemblies.
Assemble mechanical systems involving gears, bearings, shafts, press fits, and other precision components.
Build and repair cable harnesses, including crimping, connector assembly, routing, and strain relief.
Follow engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions, and flag ambiguities or fit issues.
Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems using bench equipment and measurement tools.
Work with engineers to improve assembly methods, serviceability, and hardware reliability.
Document builds, repairs, test results, and hardware changes to support repeatable assembly and troubleshooting.
Maintain an organized workspace, tools, spare parts, and assembly supplies.
What you’ll bring
5+ years of hands-on experience as an electronics technician or in a closely related role.
Strong precision soldering and rework skills, including experience with surface-mount and through-hole components.
Experience assembling and servicing mechanical hardware, with attention to tolerances, alignment, fit, and proper handling.
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation.
Familiarity with multimeters, bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical measurement tools.
Sound ESD practices and safe use of soldering, assembly, and shop equipment.
A methodical approach to troubleshooting and the judgment to ask questions when instructions or designs are unclear.
Comfort working on evolving prototypes and communicating build issues directly with engineers.
Preferred experience
Building or servicing robots, electromechanical systems, or precision automation equipment.
Working with motors, encoders, sensors, actuators, and gear assemblies.
Fine-pitch soldering, microscope-assisted rework, and repair of densely populated circuit boards.
IPC soldering or rework certification, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
Developing assembly instructions, test procedures, or fixtures for repeatable builds.