Sandbar
Lab Technician
New York City · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 106 days ago
PythonBashLinuxMachine LearningERPPCB DesignMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringLabVIEWProblem SolvingCompTIA
About the role
- About Sandbar Sandbar is an interface company in New York City.
- We aim to augment individuals so we can each think, act, and move more freely.
- Our team has built SW, ML, and HW products across Meta, CTRL-labs, Google, Apple, Fitbit, Peloton, and Equinox.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced electrical and mechanical testing, debugging, and rework on prototypes, including failure analysis, root cause identification, and data-driven reporting to engineering teams.
- Build and assemble electronic devices, mechanical fixtures, and test setups
- develop and execute automated test scripts using tools like LabVIEW or Python for efficient data collection and validation.
- Order, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment, tools, and consumables, ensuring compliance with safety protocols (e.g., ESD, chemical handling) and maintaining a clean, organized, and secure lab space.
- Manage the full lifecycle of prototype hardware, including receiving, inventory tracking, secure storage, distribution, and disposal, while optimizing for efficiency in high-volume prototyping cycles.
- Build and assemble electronic devices, mechanical fixtures, and test setups; develop and execute automated test scripts using tools like LabVIEW or Python for efficient data collection and validation.
- We're seeking a senior Hardware Lab Technician to support the development of new wearable consumer electronics products.
- In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Quality engineers to ensure efficient lab operations, prototype testing, and rapid iteration in a fast-paced product development environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach; ability to multitask in a collaborative team environment, communicate technical findings clearly, and document processes meticulously.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a lab technician in a hardware product development environment, preferably in consumer electronics, wearables, or high-tech R&D labs
- Proven expertise in soldering and reworking fine-pitch components (e.g., 0201 or smaller SMT, through-hole, and BGA), with hands-on experience in PCB assembly, modification, and validation.
- Proficiency with a wide range of electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, data loggers, e-loads, and logic analyzers.
- experience with scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline testing workflows.
- experience maintaining lab compliance and inventory systems (e.g., ERP or asset tracking tools).
- Must have ability to travel internationally
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, board layouts (using tools like Allegro or similar CAD viewers), and perform signal integrity analysis.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux) and basic networking (e.g., switches, routers, remote desktop)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
- ability to multitask in a collaborative team environment, communicate technical findings clearly, and document processes meticulously.
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
- FTE Benefits
Nice to have
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- relevant certifications (e.g., IPC-A-610 for soldering, CompTIA A+ for hardware, or lab safety training) are highly preferred.
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