About the job
Halo Industries, founded in 2014 at Stanford University, develops laser-based technology for slicing semiconductor materials. These solutions aim to reduce waste and improve material cost efficiency, supporting industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. In 2024, Halo Industries secured significant funding and is preparing to expand into volume manufacturing.
Role overview
The Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, based in Santa Clara, California, will play a key role in developing Halo’s proprietary material processing equipment. This position works closely with a small team to move new products from concept through production. Strong troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail are important for diagnosing and resolving technical issues as they arise.
What you will do
- Build and modify experimental electrical and electro-mechanical devices, as well as testing fixtures for lab proof-of-concept projects.
- Assemble and troubleshoot prototype surface mount and through-hole PCBAs. Perform rework, including component changes, trace cuts, and jumper additions.
- Fabricate and troubleshoot electrical control boxes and cables, using proper cutting, crimping, and wire management methods.
- Carry out hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software engineers to resolve integration and performance issues.
- Participate in design and readiness reviews, offering insights on hardware testability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Document processes accurately, including material requests, quality concerns, efficiency tracking, and measurement reports.
- Support engineers with test instrumentation and data acquisition. Assemble, inspect, and document high-precision mechanical tests, run experiments, assist with prototype manufacturing, and help with product demonstrations as directed by R&D engineers.
- Assist in onboarding and mentoring new team members when needed.
