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The technician must be comfortable with fine-pitch SMD and through-hole components, prototype and high-density boards, and must be able to identify and resolve hardware issues independently.\nKey Requirement: Hands-on expertise is the primary requirement for this position. Candidates with strong practical PCB soldering, rework, testing and component-level debugging skills will be given high preference.\nKey Responsibilities\nPCB Assembly & Soldering\nPerform high-quality SMD and through-hole soldering on prototype and production PCBs.\nSolder and rework fine-pitch ICs - QFN, QFP, SOIC, TSSOP, 0603 / 0402 and other small SMD components.\nPerform component replacement, wiring modifications and PCB rework.\nInspect solder joints for defects such as bridging, insufficient solder, cold joints, lifted pads, tombstoning and solder shorts.\nPerform PCB cleaning and post-solder inspection.\nHandle sensitive electronic components using appropriate ESD protection procedures.\nHardware Debugging & Troubleshooting\nPerform component-level troubleshooting and debugging of analog, digital, power, communication and mixed-signal circuits.\nIdentify faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, DC power supplies, function generators, logic analyzers and other laboratory equipment.\nTrace power rails and signal paths to identify faulty components and circuit-level issues.\nTroubleshoot problems such as power supply failures, short circuits and excessive current consumption, incorrect voltage levels, communication failures, component overheating, signal integrity issues, intermittent faults and PCB assembly defects.\nPerform systematic root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.\nPCB Rework & Repair\nCarry out component-level PCB repair and rework on prototype and assembled boards.\nReplace damaged or defective ICs, capacitors, resistors, connectors, diodes, MOSFETs, regulators and other components.\nPerform pad / track repair and wire modifications where required.\nUse hot-air rework stations, soldering stations, preheaters / hot plates, microscopes and other rework equipment safely.\nSupport R&D engineers during prototype modifications and design validation.\nTesting & Validation\nPerform functional testing of electronic circuits and PCB assemblies according to test procedures.\nConduct power-up testing, current-consumption measurements, load testing, communication testing and voltage / signal verification.\nAssist engineers in prototype validation and debugging.\nRecord test results, observations, failures and corrective actions.\nSupport environmental and reliability testing when required.\nCable Harness, Sealing & ROV Integration\nBuild and terminate cable harnesses, tethers and connector assemblies, including crimping, heat-shrink and sealing of waterproof / underwater connectors.\nCarry out potting, encapsulation and conformal coating of electronics as per process instructions.\nIntegrate electronics into ROV sub-assemblies (pressure housings, thrusters, cameras, lights, sensors) and support system-level, tank and field trials.\nR&D Support\nWork closely with hardware design engineers during prototype development and bring-up.\nAssist in PCB assembly and testing of new designs.\nSupport engineering teams in troubleshooting field-returned or failed boards.\nProvide practical feedback on PCB assembly, solderability, component placement, accessibility and reworkability.\nMaintain proper documentation of modifications and rework performed on prototype boards.\nLab, Inventory & Quality\nMaintain the lab inventory of components, consumables and tools; raise material requests and support BOM kitting with Stores.\nKeep the electronics lab organised and ESD-safe, and keep track of equipment calibration and maintenance.\nFollow quality procedures, using IPC workmanship standards as the reference for solder joint acceptance.\nRequired Qualifications & Experience\nEducation: Diploma in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical or a related field.\nExperience: 1-3 years of hands-on experience in PCB assembly, soldering, electronics testing and hardware debugging preferred. Freshers with exceptional practical soldering and debugging skills may also be considered.\nPreferred Experience: Prototype PCBs and R&D hardware; fine-pitch SMD soldering and PCB rework; component-level fault diagnosis; debugging power electronics and communication interfaces.\nIndustry Exposure: Marine electronics, robotics, ROVs, industrial electronics or embedded systems will be an added advantage.\nSkills & Competencies\nTechnical / Functional Skills (Must Have)\nExcellent SMD and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch ICs\nStrong PCB debugging and component-level fault-finding\nGood understanding of electronic components and their operation\nReading and understanding schematics, PCB layouts and datasheets\nWorking knowledge of digital and analog circuits, DC-DC converters and power supplies, microcontrollers and embedded hardware\nInterfaces: UART, RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI and Ethernet\nConnectors, protection circuits and power distribution\nMeasurement of voltage, current, resistance, continuity and power\nEffective use of multimeter and oscilloscope for hardware debugging\nPCB inspection and rework techniques\nCable harness making, crimping and connector termination\nESD handling and electronic laboratory safety\nTools & Equipment\nSoldering station, hot-air rework station, hot plate / preheater\nDigital multimeter, oscilloscope, LCR meter\nDC power supply, electronic load, function / signal generator, logic analyzer\nMicroscope or magnifying inspection system\nCrimping tools, wire strippers and heat gun\nESD-safe workstations and tools\nGood to Have\nPotting / encapsulation and conformal coating\nFlashing firmware on microcontroller boards (Arduino / STM32)\nSafe handling of Li-ion battery packs, motors and ESCs\nBehavioral / Soft Skills\nAnalytical and systematic approach to fault finding\nAttention to detail\nAbility to work independently on hardware failures\nGood documentation skills\nAbility to work effectively with R&D engineers; 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