BrightAI · 13 hours ago
Lab Technician
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBrightAI is a high-growth Physical AI company transforming how businesses interact with the physical world through intelligent automation. The Lab Technician will support rapid prototyping, debugging, testing, and lab operations across hardware programs, ensuring engineering teams can deliver high-quality systems efficiently.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingInternet of ThingsMobile
Responsibilities
Hardware Assembly & Rework
Perform fine-pitch SMT soldering (down to 0201, QFN, and BGA rework)
Hand-solder through-hole and surface-mount components
Rework and repair PCBs using hot air, reflow techniques, and proper flux management
Build and repair cables, harnesses, and connectors (USB-C, coax, JST, Molex, ribbon, etc.)
Test & Measurement
Use and interpret measurements from oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers (USB, I²C, SPI, UART, CAN)
Operate power supplies, electronic loads, and function/arbitrary waveform generators
Support electrical bring-up, validation, and failure analysis
Troubleshooting & Debug
Isolate faults using schematics, block diagrams, and signal tracing
Verify power rails, clocks, resets, and communication buses
Identify shorts, opens, and marginal components
Use tools such as thermal cameras or freeze spray to diagnose failing parts
Understand common hardware failure modes (power sequencing, clocking issues, bus failures)
Firmware Interaction (Technician Level)
Flash firmware via SWD, JTAG, UART, or USB
Use debugging tools such as ST-Link, J-Link, Segger, and Nordic tools
Run automated test scripts and capture logs over serial or USB
Collaborate with firmware engineers during bring-up and debugging
Fabrication & Prototyping
Perform PCB trace cuts, bodge wiring, and small circuit modifications
Build custom adapters, breakout cables, and test fixtures
Use 3D printers and standard mechanical hand tools to support prototyping
Documentation & Process
Maintain accurate test logs, lab notebooks, and build records
Track serial numbers, part revisions, and test conditions
Update build instructions and diagrams as needed
Follow ESD procedures and lab safety standards
Execute structured test procedures, collect data, and report results
Lab & Team Support
Keep lab benches organized and safe
Track inventory, labeling, and PCB rework status
Manage tool calibration schedules
Work closely with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and validation engineers
Support fast-paced sprint cycles, demos, and rapid iteration efforts
Qualification
Required
Strong hands-on experience with electronics assembly, rework, and debugging
Solid understanding of basic electronic components and circuits (analog and digital)
Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, BOMs, and assembly drawings
Comfortable working in a fast-moving lab environment with minimal supervision
Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially when reporting issues and observations
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious
Preferred
Experience supporting early-stage hardware bring-up or startup environments
Familiarity with automated test setups or validation workflows
Experience working alongside cross-functional engineering teams
Company
BrightAI
BrightAI provides physical AI solutions for infrastructure and services.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66MKey Investors
Upfront Ventures
2025-07-18Series A· $51M
2024-11-19Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
Alex Hawkinson
Founder & CEO
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