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Hardware Engineering Technician

Velo3D · Fremont, CA · On-site

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About Velo3D

Design, print and produce critical metal parts with Velo3D. Backed by Bessemer.

About the role

The Hardware Engineering Technician is responsible for the assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and qualification of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and optical systems used in advanced manufacturing equipment. This role supports the full product lifecycle, from prototype development and new product introduction (NPI) through pilot builds and production release, while ensuring system performance, quality, and reliability.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years working in a manufacturing or related engineering environment, ideally in capital equipment manufacturing
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and optical assemblies and systems
  • Electrical Skills
  • Understands circuits and able to troubleshoot power, resistance, current issues in a circuit
  • Knowledge of sensors (pressure transducer, oxygen sensors, VFDs, etc.)
  • Mechanical Skills:
More about this role

The Hardware Engineering Technician is responsible for the assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and qualification of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and optical systems used in advanced manufacturing equipment. This role supports the full product lifecycle, from prototype development and new product introduction (NPI) through pilot builds and production release, while ensuring system performance, quality, and reliability. Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, the technician provides technical feedback to improve product designs, assembly processes, and documentation, participates in continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to the successful execution of cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of working independently in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

  • Assemble mechanical, electrical, optical, and pneumatic systems.
  • Test, troubleshoot, and repair subsystems built by third party suppliers.
  • Perform system...

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