Industrial Technician
Industrial technicians in this role diagnose, repair, and refurbish hardware units returned from the field, turning each repair into actionable failure data that feeds product reliability cycles. They combine hands-on electronics repair—soldering, component swaps, reassembly—with meticulous documentation practices, treating repair logs as critical data inputs rather than administrative tasks. These roles sit within manufacturing and reliability teams at AI hardware companies, working closely with engineering to identify failure patterns that improve future device generations and accelerate production timelines.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Operating and maintaining precision manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, press brakes, 3D printers, and industrial automation systems
Reading, interpreting, and applying technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and engineering specifications to guide assembly and fabrication work
Performing hands-on assembly, fabrication, and soldering of electrical and mechanical components to specification with precision and quality control
Following detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures while maintaining safety protocols and compliance standards
Conducting quality assurance inspections, performing measurements and dimensional verification, and documenting findings for compliance
Performing diagnostic troubleshooting to identify root causes of equipment or system failures and implementing repairs
Executing electrical installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of power distribution, control systems, and related infrastructure
Setting up, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and data integrity
Material handling, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to ensure adequate resources for production operations
Developing, documenting, and iterating on standard operating procedures and process workflows to improve efficiency and reliability
Supporting rapid prototyping and R&D cycles by providing manufacturing expertise and feasibility assessment during design phases
Identifying process inefficiencies and proactively proposing or implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Performing nanofabrication and cleanroom processes including lithography, thin-film deposition, and etching for microelectronics and photonic devices
Configuring, deploying, and validating networked systems and embedded devices including IP addressing, connectivity testing, and software provisioning
Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to understand technical requirements and provide manufacturing insights
Communicating technical findings, status updates, and concerns clearly to team members and appropriate personnel
Taking ownership of work quality and accountability for meeting specifications and zero-defect standards
Adapting to changing priorities and learning new skills and technologies as organizational needs evolve
Mentoring and training junior technicians on equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices
Managing team workflows, schedules, and priorities to meet production deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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58 open Industrial Technician jobs across 14 companies.
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