Hardware Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a hands-on electronics technician to support our Chesterfield, MO lab — carrying out assembly, repair, and bring-up of custom embedded hardware units. Engineers will be assisting remotely to provide step-by-step guidance throughout. Candidate does not need prior knowledge of our systems, but you must be comfortable with electronics and precise under instruction. What the work involves: • Assembling embedded hardware units from a parts kit and wiring diagram — mounting boards, routing and terminating cables, connecting sensors and actuators • Inspecting and repairing interconnected PCB assemblies — checking for damaged components, burnt pins, and incorrect connections across multi-board systems • Working with Raspberry Pi single-board computers — safe handling, GPIO connector inspection, board replacement, and SD card preparation • Crimping and assembling connector harnesses — including housing, terminals, and panel/mount connections • Connecting and troubleshooting I2C sensors in daisy-chained configuration • Wiring 12V/5V power distribution — DC barrel connectors, buck converters, rocker switches, and USB-C power cables • Working with 3D-printed enclosures — fitting heat-set inserts, mounting hardware, and assembling PETG parts around electronics • Following assembly and wiring instructions provided remotely in real time • Logging work done, parts used, and flagging any issues to the remote engineering team

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Hands-on experience with low-voltage electronics — comfortable handling PCBs, connectors, and wiring. • Competent with crimp connectors, cable harness assembly, and multi-board interconnects • Understands electrical safety — reconnecting power components after checking for faults • Able to follow remote technical instructions precisely and work collaboratively under guidance • Able to read basic wiring diagrams and component reference sheets • Organized and methodical on-site — able to track parts and document progress independently

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

— experience with IP networking fundamentals — background in physical security or detection systems