Hardware Technician (On-site. West Lafayette, USA) at Ixana · West…

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 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