Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented hardware lab technician to own the manufacturing, testing and debugging of electronic hardware, and to own day-to-day lab operations. You will work closely with hardware and software engineers and take end-to-end ownership of lab management.

Position Overview

The role involves end-to-end ownership of PCB manufacturing, prototype development, hardware testing, and day-to-day lab operations. The technician will work closely with hardware and software engineering teams, manage component inventory and hardware logistics, maintain lab equipment, and ensure proper documentation, safety, and ESD compliance.

Key responsibilities:

- PCB Manufacturing Cycle: Own the end-to-end PCB manufacturing cycle: raise purchase requests, compare quotes and procure components from distributors, tracking orders against budget; check BOMs and assembly files for completeness; coordinate with vendors and fabrication houses on fabrication and assembly; inspect incoming components and boards against BOMs and purchase orders, logging discrepancies with vendors; and test the boards. Record the results and keep BOMs and test procedures up to date.
- Prototype Build, Debug & Rework: Assemble prototype and test boards, including soldering and hand-populating components, and prepare cables, adapters and test fixtures. Carry out hardware bring-up, debugging and testing using lab instruments. Perform failure analysis on faulty boards, and modifications to assembled PCBs such as rework, component replacement, jumper wires and cuts.



Document every board modification, debug finding and root cause.
- Lab Operations & Equipment Care: Own the labs day-to-day operations: lab setup and organisation, keeping the lab clean, safe and ESD-compliant, and creating and maintaining lab SOPs. Track instruments, including sign-out and location, schedule calibration, and arrange repair or vendor service when equipment fails. Keep instrument and calibration records up to date.
- Inventory & Hardware Logistics: Manage stock of boards and components: store, issue and count, and flag shortages early. Coordinate shipment of boards to customers, including packing, dispatch and tracking. Keep stock and shipment records up to date.

Qualification:

- 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in electronics hardware: board assembly, rework, bring-up and debugging.
- Good soldering skills, including fine-pitch and SMD rework.
- Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and other lab equipment.
- Ability to read and understand datasheets, schematics and PCB layout files.
- Sound knowledge of electronics fundamentals, including analog and digital circuits.

Good to have Skills:

- Experience managing a hardware lab, including inventory,



instrument calibration or procurement.
- Experience coordinating with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors.
- Good communication in English, written and verbal, since vendor and customer coordination is part of the role.
- Ownership mindset, with attention to detail and a problem-solving approach.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

- We want every Soliton member to grow to their highest potential. Our work setting helps individuals explore their interests and potential and reach out to the resources and people available at Soliton to realize them. Read more about what its like to work at Soliton. Careers | Soliton Technologies
- Solitons choose their work hours as long as it takes into account the requirements of the job. We take special care to support mothers to excel at work while they handle their responsibilities at home.
- At Soliton, we believe that every team member contributes to our success and revenue, directly or indirectly. To recognize this, we share a portion of our profits with all Solitons. Starting from your second year with us, youll be eligible to receive a share of the companys profits.
- Health insurance for employees and families, gym and cycle allowance your health is a priority

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📌 Hardware & Lab Technician (Coimbatore)
🏢 Soliton Technologies
📍 Coimbatore