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Senior R&D Hardware Engineering Technician at Pattern Bioscience

Senior R&D Hardware Engineering Technician

Pattern Bioscience · Austin, TX, US

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Senior R&D Hardware Engineering Technician

Pattern Bioscience · Austin, TX, US

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About the Role

Pattern Bioscience is seeking a Senior R&D Hardware Technician to join their Hardware team. This role involves hands-on support for assembling, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading medical diagnostic devices. The position offers the opportunity to work in a mission-driven, entrepreneurial company focused on combating antibiotic resistance through AI and single-cell analysis, with a focus on improving health decisions and investing in people.

Responsibilities

  • Execute engineering and verification test programs with engineering guidance, including setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Own the assembly, disassembly, and upgrade of test fixtures, prototypes, and commercial instruments.
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software, collaborating with engineers for resolution.
  • Contribute to the development of test methods, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Build or rework printed circuit boards (PCBAs) and wire harnesses.
  • Build, test, and release instruments and modules, identifying process improvements.
  • Support the instrument service depot by receiving, evaluating, repairing, refurbishing, and returning instruments, documenting findings.
  • Perform maintenance, hardware upgrades, and software/firmware updates on internal and customer instrument fleets.
  • Conduct incoming inspection of components and PCBAs.
  • Maintain accurate records in a regulated environment and manage lab safety, inventory, and calibration.

Requirements

  • Strong team player with open communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Ability to work independently, executing test plans and raising issues early.
  • Systematic and methodical troubleshooting skills based on evidence.
  • Adherence to procedures, complete documentation, and knowing when to escalate.
  • Ability to interpret assembly drawings, CAD models, cable drawings, electrical schematics, and Bills of Materials.
  • Proficiency with hand and bench tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering/de-soldering equipment, and calipers.
  • Self-starter with a desire to build products that improve patient outcomes.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

  • Linux command line
  • Python or other scripting for test automation and data analysis
  • Deploying instrument software/firmware
  • Depot repair
  • Field service
  • Production build experience
  • Benchtop biotech or life science instruments
  • IPC certification (IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001)
  • Machine shop experience

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems in R&D, manufacturing, or service
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering may be considered in place of years of experience

Education Level

  • Associate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar, or equivalent technical certificate or military training

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career development
  • The opportunity to make a global impact and pioneer solutions

About the Company

  • Pattern Bioscience is tackling antibiotic resistance using AI and single-cell analysis to quickly recognize bacteria and predict effective drug treatments.
  • The company is mission-driven, entrepreneurial, and values openness and collaboration.
  • They are invested in combating antibiotic resistance and in their people.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.