Hardware Lab Technician

Job Title: Hardware Lab Technician
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Contract to Hire (6+ months)
Experience Required: 5 Years

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Lab Technician to support the hardware engineering lab in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with board-level rework, lab equipment handling, and test environment setup. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a duration of 6 months with the potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lab Housekeeping & Maintenance

• Maintain and organize lab tools and equipment (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, soldering irons)
• Manage procurement and inventory of lab consumables (wires, solder, components, etc.)
• Ensure strict ESD compliance across lab areas
• Monitor functionality of lab instruments; coordinate repair and servicing of faulty equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab infrastructure, including proper cable routing

Calibration Management

• Coordinate with external vendors for calibration quotes, reports, and invoices
• Perform physical audits to verify the calibration status of all lab instruments

Testing & Debugging Support

• Set up and configure test environments for hardware validation
• Configure and operate thermal chambers for temperature-based testing
• Program FPGAs, CPLDs, Flash memory, and other programmable components
• Debug common board-level issues such as shorts and component failures
• Support external lab testing processes (e.g., ETDC, Wipro, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience:

Core Skills (in order of priority):

• Advanced board rework skills including high-speed precision work on fine-pitch BGAs and 0201-sized components
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for documentation and tracking
• Familiarity with PCB design/review tools such as Allegro
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Technical Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of ESD safety practices
• Proficient in the use of standard lab instruments such as Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSOs), etc.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related technical discipline preferred
• 5 years of hands-on experience in a hardware or electronics lab environment

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year