Part Time Electronics Lab Technician

Zendar is hiring an Electronics Lab Technician

About Zendar:

Zendar has created a revolutionary new high-resolution radar imaging system that has resolution similar to lidar, allowing self-driving cars and robots to see the world with detail not possible with cameras, even in inclement weather. We are a team of electrical, mechanical, software engineers and researchers developing the next generation radar technology. We want to demonstrate that radars can take on many of the functions of lidar at a much lower cost and in all weather conditions.

Job Description:

We are looking for an Electronics Lab Technician to support our hardware team. The Technician role will be responsible for electronics assembly and testing, lab maintenance, installation and management of prototype hardware, and some testing activities. 

Job Duties:

• Assembling hardware units including installing and routing wires, fastening cables and connectors, and mounting circuit boards

• Provisioning and testing finished units, including flashing firmware and running QA tests

• Soldering cable assemblies and performing circuit board re-work

• Installing and managing our prototype hardware in the lab and throughout our test vehicle, including servicing and repairing prototypes, installing new sensors, and running cables

• Working closely with electrical and mechanical engineers on hardware design, test setups, and installations

• Assisting with lab operations, including ordering materials, organizing equipment and supplies, and maintaining an inventory tracking in spreadsheets

• Documentation and improvement of lab processes

This position is perfect for a self-starter who is extremely hands-on and excited to tackle new challenges. You will have a broad range of responsibilities and an opportunity for constantly learning new skills as well as teaching and advising the rest of the team!

We know that some qualified candidates may not perfectly match the qualifications listed below. We encourage you to apply if you think that your background fits the overall outline of the role that we are communicating in this post.

Required Qualifications:

• Self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify and recommend areas of improvement

• Previous experience working with, handling, and testing electronics products

• Soldering experience

• Some familiarity with a Linux environment and bash

• Excellent workmanship

• Careful attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication

Bonus Qualifications:

• Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve problems

• Ability to take ownership of and improve lab management processes

Job Details

• Location: Berkeley, CA

• Hours: Part time, 20-24 hours per week with flexible scheduling

• Growth potential within the company - possible full-time opportunity at a later date

Working at Zendar Includes: 

• Opportunity to make an impact at a young, venture-backed company in an emerging market 

• Competitive hourly rate

• Daily catered lunch and a stocked fridge (when working out of the Berkeley, CA office)