Prolific Machines · 1 month ago
Hardware Technician I/II
Emeryville, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$28/hr - $39.50/hr
2+ years expProlific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light, aiming to make next-generation therapies broadly available to patients. The Hardware Technician will support the assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of custom hardware, ensuring equipment reliability and assisting in prototype builds.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMachine LearningManufacturingTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Assemble, wire, and test mechanical, electrical, and optical (sub)assemblies for the purpose of development and/or maintenance
Maintain and organize equipment, hardware inventory, and component databases
Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot experimental instruments and prototype systems, including in-house–developed devices and supporting measurement tools
Create and update documentation, including test reports, schematics, assembly procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both commercial and Prolific-developed equipment
Manufacture components from 3D models and drawings using prototyping equipment and hand tools
Communicate promptly and effectively with teammates and system users, especially when performing maintenance or repairs
Perform other duties, as assigned, to support the broader Hardware team
Qualification
Required
Have 2+ years of experience in technical roles involving hands-on work with custom electronics, mechanical assemblies, or biotech devices, ideally in a startup or laboratory environment
Have knowledge of and experience in basic electronics and mechanical assembly, and demonstrated proficiency in using hand tools, soldering, and reading wiring diagrams or mechanical drawings
Enjoy creative problem solving, taking initiative, and are energized by the dynamics of a startup environment– where guidance and established systems may be limited
The kind of person who likes taking things apart and putting them back together, with a natural curiosity and a steady hand under pressure
Experience working both independently and as part of a team
Excited to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver reliable, high-performance hardware systems
Have strong communication skills, including documenting work clearly and discussing technical findings with colleagues across teams
Detail-oriented, proactive in problem-solving, and eager to learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Experience with workshop tools, such as bandsaws, circular saws, drill press, etc
Preferred
Experience with 3D printers, CNC tools, or laser cutters
Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
Experience working around biological and optical systems in a research environment
Familiarity with optical power meters
Experience working with lighting systems
Familiarity with coding languages (such as Python)
Benefits
Generous equity package in an early stage company
Retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible PTO with healthy time off minimums
Company-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Career coaching
Mental health support
Free team lunches everyday
Great snacks
Companywide social events
Company
Prolific Machines
Prolific Machines unlocks production of next-generation therapeutics with a light-controlled gene expression system and closed-loop control.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$97MKey Investors
Ki Tua FundBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-06-06Series B· $55M
2022-12-07Convertible Note
2022-09-14Series A· $42M
Leadership Team
Declan Jones
Co-Founder & CIO
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