Hardware Technician III

Help us create a brighter tomorrow with biology. Were looking for mission-driven talented and kind people to join our team.

Were looking for a Hardware Technician to support the assembly maintenance and troubleshooting of our growing fleet of custom hardware. A successful candidate in this role will contribute to the smooth daily operation of our engineering ensuring equipment reliability maintaining hardware documentation and assisting in prototype builds and validation efforts. This role will be based on-site in Emeryville CA and will report to the Lead Technician. Standard hours will be 40hrs per week with the employee aiming to be onsite during the companys core hours Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

Resonsibilities

• Assemble wire and test mechanical electrical and optical (sub)assemblies for the purpose of development and/or maintenance.
• Maintain and organize equipment hardware inventory and component databases.
• Set up calibrate and troubleshoot experimental instruments and prototype systems including in-housedeveloped devices and supporting measurement tools.
• Create and update documentation including test reports schematics assembly procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both commercial and Prolific-developed equipment.
• Manufacture components from 3D models and drawings using prototyping equipment and hand tools.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with teammates and system users especially when performing maintenance or repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the broader Hardware team.

About You

• Have 2 years of experience in technical roles involving hands-on work with custom electronics mechanical assemblies or biotech devices ideally in a startup or laboratory environment. Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in a relevant field preferred but not required. Various levels will be considered depending on the candidates specific experience.
• Have knowledge of and experience in basic electronics and mechanical assembly and demonstrated proficiency in using hand tools soldering and reading wiring diagrams or mechanical drawings.
• Enjoy creative problem solving taking initiative and are energized by the dynamics of a startup environment where guidance and established systems may be limited.
• The kind of person who likes taking things apart and putting them back together with a natural curiosity and a steady hand under pressure.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
• Excited to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver reliable high-performance hardware systems.
• Have strong communication skills including documenting work clearly and discussing technical findings with colleagues across teams.
• Detail-oriented proactive in problem-solving and eager to learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Experience with workshop tools such as bandsaws circular saws drill press etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D printers CNC tools or laser cutters
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes multimeters and power supplies.
• Experience working around biological and optical systems in a research environment.
• Familiarity with optical power meters
• Experience working with lighting systems
• Familiarity with coding languages (such as Python)

$28 - $39.50 an hour

This role is hourly nonexempt eligible for overtime pay and paid semi-monthly. Starting pay will be dependent upon specific experience knowledge and skillset. The range by level will typically fall between $28-$32/hour for Technician I and $32.50-$39.50 for Technician II.

Benefits :Generous equity package in an early stage company retirement plan with company contribution flexible PTO with healthy time off minimums company-covered medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance career coaching mental health support free team lunches everyday great snacks and companywide social events!

Diversity: We value diverse people perspectives and knowledge. To this end we aim to foster a sense of belonging that enables everyone to bring their whole authentic self to work everyday. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive team that encompasses all types of people. We believe this can only be achieved by acknowledging the ancestral historic and current systemic and communal inequities.

Required Experience:

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