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As the R&D Hardware Engineering Technician you will support the hardware engineering team complete designs, run tests, fabricate parts, and assemble electromechanical devices.ResponsibilitiesExecute engineering and verification test programs with engineering guidance: set up, run, collect and analyze data, and report resultsOwn the assembly, disassembly, and upgrade of test fixtures, prototypes, and commercial instrumentsTroubleshoot system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software, and partner with engineers to drive root cause and resolutionContribute to test methods, work instructions, and standard operating proceduresBuild or rework printed circuit boards (PCBAs) and wire harnessesBuild, test, and release instruments and modules per work instructions, and identify improvements to build and test processesSupport the instrument service depot: receive, evaluate, repair, refurbish, and return instruments, documenting findings to support failure trendingPerform maintenance, hardware upgrades, and software/firmware updates on the internal and customer instrument fleetPerform incoming inspection of components and PCBAsKeep complete, accurate records in a regulated environment, and help manage lab safety, inventory, and calibrationWe'd Love to Hear from You If You (Desired Traits)Are a strong team player—you communicate openly, share knowledge, and help your teammates succeed. This is a must.Work independently: take a test plan or work instruction and run with it, raising issues and conflicts earlyTroubleshoot problems systematically and methodically, basing decisions on evidenceFollow procedures, document your work completely, and know when something needs to be escalatedInterpret assembly drawings, CAD models, cable drawings, electrical schematics, and Bills of MaterialsUse hand and bench tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering and de-soldering equipment, and calipers with high proficiencyAre a self-starter with a desire to build products that help improve patient outcomesDesired Education, Experience, And Technical AbilitiesAssociate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar, or equivalent technical certificate or military trainingMinimum 8 years of hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems in R&D, manufacturing, or serviceExperience executing test protocols and documenting resultsProficient with Word and Excel; experience with work-tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)Able to lift up to 50 lbsSkills Or Abilities Considered a PlusStrong software skills: Linux command line, Python or other scripting for test automation and data analysis, and deploying instrument software/firmwareExperience building or servicing instruments in a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485 / FDA QMSR)Depot repair, field service, or production build experienceHave worked on benchtop biotech or life science instrumentsIPC certification (IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001) or machine shop experienceA bachelor's degree in engineering may be considered in place of years of experienceBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time OffCareer developmentThe opportunity to make a global impact and pioneer solutionsCheck out our Careers page to see all our benefits and what it’s like working with us. https://pattern.bio/join-us/All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Pattern Bioscience","rawCompany":"pattern bioscience","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-09T07:19:46.105Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"49-9062.00","title":"Medical Equipment Repairers","slug":"medical-equipment-repairers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior R&D Hardware Engineering Technician","description":"At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, named by the CDC as one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. 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