Hardware Prototyping Technician

Obvio•San Carlos, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Prototyping Technician to join our dynamic hardware team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for in-house prototyping, product assembly, logistics, and process optimization to support the development and deployment of our cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. You will collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure prototypes are built to design specifications, production workflows are streamlined, and inventory is tracked with precision.

Requirements

Strong background in hands-on prototyping, assembly, or manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with hardware tools, fabrication methods, and test equipment.
Experience with logistics, inventory management systems, and process tracking.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
Excellent problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
3+ years of hands-on experience building and assembling hardware prototypes in a lab or production environment.
Strong practical skills with soldering, wiring, PCB bring-up, and general electronics assembly.
Experience working with engineering teams to rapidly build and iterate hardware prototypes.
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple prototype builds simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with camera systems, sensors, or embedded/AI hardware platforms.
Experience debugging prototype hardware and supporting early hardware validation.
Comfort working with oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other lab equipment.
Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, etc.).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices or Six Sigma.
Exposure to hardware startups or R&D environments.
Experience working in startup or early-stage product development environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Build and iterate cutting-edge hardware prototypes alongside engineers, turning early concepts into functional systems within days—not months.
Hands-on System Integration: Assemble complex electro-mechanical systems including PCBs, sensors, compute modules, and mechanical assemblies to bring prototypes to life.
Fast Iteration Lab Environment: Operate in a high-velocity prototyping lab—debugging, modifying, and rebuilding hardware quickly to support aggressive engineering timelines.
Prototype Infrastructure & Lab Operations: Maintain the tools, components, and lab environment that enable rapid experimentation and continuous hardware iteration.
Component & Prototype Logistics: Ensure critical components and prototype builds move seamlessly through the lab so engineers can test and validate designs without delay.
Engineer-in-the-Loop Collaboration: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to unblock prototype builds, improve manufacturability, and accelerate product development.