Hardware Technician

Arlo is an award-winning, market leader in the smart home IoT category that is focused on bringing together deep expertise in product design, wireless connectivity and RF engineering, cloud infrastructure and leading-edge AI capabilities to create a seamless smart home experience for Arlo users that's easy to setup and a joy to interact with every day.

We are a passionate and diverse group of thought leaders, creators, and developers across all disciplines dedicated to changing how people protect and connect with the people and things they love.

The Arlo Smart Home Device team is seeking an R&D Hardware Technician. We are looking for someone interested in doing a very diverse set of tasks based on R&D project needs. You should be self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time under supervision of engineering colleagues. You should be comfortable with product testing, test scripting, and rework/cabling as needed. You should be able to report results and issues in a clear manner.

Tasks:

• Participate in product testing within the Hardware team under engineering supervision. Testing includes manual bench testing and automated testing via test scripts. Tests will be diverse including verifying battery charging & discharging, EMI coexistence tests, audio tests, and other tests as needed.
• Generate clear test and data reports for engineering colleagues to review.
• Support the Arlo R&D teams with prototype modifications, whether with cabling/wiring, SMT component replacement, PCB trace modifications, or modifications to mechanical parts.
• Maintain the Hardware Engineering Lab in good working order, keeping it organized and maintaining equipment as needed, ordering supplies.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in performing validation with bench top equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, power analyzers.
• Experience in compiling test data reports using Excel or similar.
• Experience with using test scripts such as Python.
• Experience in interpreting schematics and board layout documentation as part of product testing.
• Experience in fine pitch SMT soldering/rework and cabling

Education

• Associate Degree in Electronics related field or Electronics Technician Degree, or relevant work experience