Senior Hardware Prototyping Technician

Knowmadics

Senior Hardware Prototyping Technician building, assembling, and testing electronic prototypes for Knowmadics' edge and sensing products. Collaborating with engineers on hardware fabrication and testing.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble, solder, rework, and integrate electronic prototypes, printed circuit assemblies (PCAs), and cabling.
Perform hardware bring-up, functional testing, and troubleshooting of prototype and production units.
Build and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and benches for validation and production.
Operate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, soldering/rework stations).
Support field-test preparation, kitting, and logistics for hardware deployments.
Maintain accurate build records, as-built documentation, and component inventory.
Mentor junior technicians and enforce ESD, safety, and quality practices.
Partner with engineering to improve manufacturability and assembly processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.
Associate degree or technical certification in electronics, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of hands-on electronics assembly, rework, and test experience.
Advanced soldering and rework skills, including fine-pitch and surface-mount work (IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification a plus).
Proficiency with lab and test equipment and reading schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
Experience building and bringing up prototype hardware in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible to work long hours as required.

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Hard Skills & Tools

solderingreworkelectronics assemblyfunctional testingtroubleshootingreading schematicsbuilding prototypesattention to detaildocumentation discipline

Soft Skills

mentoringenforcing safety practices

Certifications

IPC-A-610J-STD-001technical certification in electronics