Job Description

Assembly Technician – Engineering Team 
Compensation: $50k – $60k salary + 0.05% – 0.1% equity + benefits 

BiomeSense is revolutionizing human health by developing novel hardware for daily gut microbiome sampling and AI-driven analytics. We're a fast-paced hardware startup, and we're looking for a highly skilled Assembly Technician to join our Engineering team and help bring our technology to life. 

If you're a hands-on technical problem-solver who excels at prototyping, electro-mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting, this is your chance to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge scientific platform. 

What You'll Do: The Core Mission 

You will be the key technical resource responsible for the build quality and serviceability of our novel GutLab hardware. 

• Hardware Build & Test : Perform detailed electrical, mechanical, and fluidic assembly of hardware prototypes and sub-assemblies following engineering specifications and SOPs.
• Troubleshooting & Repair : Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex hardware, software, and firmware issues on prototypes, both in the lab and in the field. 
• Engineering Enablement : Design, build, and improve test setups and fixtures to optimize assembly and validation efficiency. Maintain a clean, organized, and properly inventoried hardware lab. 
• Documentation & Quality : Create and refine high-quality documentation (SOPs, manuals) to ensure rapid, high-quality production, and provide critical assembly feedback to the engineering design team. 

What You'll Bring: The Must-Haves 

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent training) + 3 years of hands-on experience in a hardware Technician role, with a focus on prototype assembly. 
• Expertise with a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment (calipers, multimeters, etc.). 
• Proven ability to perform detailed wiring, harnessing, and soldering. 
• Highly organized, proactive, and independent. Ready to thrive in a startup environment. 
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field repair and system installation. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a hardware Technician role, with a focus on prototype assembly.
• Experience with instrument control software and/or basic scripting. 
• Familiarity with prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing, light machining). 
• Prior experience in a production line or scaling environment. 

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