Engineering Technician

Company Description PollenPal delivers integrated hardware and software solutions that help beekeepers keep hives healthy using computer vision and machine learning. The company’s easy-to-install devices mount at beehive entrances and use cameras and sound sensors to detect threats such as varroa mites and invasive bee species that contribute to nearly 50% hive losses each year. Designed for field conditions, the system supports remote operation with solar power and LTE for reliable 24/7 connectivity. PollenPal serves both hobbyist beekeepers and large commercial operations, helping them reduce colony loss and protect honey and pollination revenue. Team members have the opportunity to work on impactful technology that directly supports environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity.

Role Description The Engineering Technician role at PollenPal is a part-time, on-site position based in Los Angeles, CA. The Engineering Technician will assemble, test, and validate hardware devices, including sensors, camera modules, and communication components for field deployment. This role involves performing hands-on bench work such as soldering, wiring, and harness assembly, as well as using test equipment to troubleshoot and repair prototypes and production units. The Engineering Technician will assist engineers with experiment setup, device calibration, data collection, and documentation of test results. Day-to-day work also includes organizing lab equipment and inventory, supporting field installations and maintenance of units in real-world environments, and collaborating with cross-functional team members to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and troubleshooting abilities to diagnose hardware issues and validate system performance.
• Hands-on proficiency with soldering, basic hand tools, and assembling electronic and electro-mechanical components.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to document test procedures, report findings, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Previous experience as an engineering, electronics, or field service technician, or similar hands-on technical role.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, sensors, or IoT devices is highly beneficial.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment, work safely in lab and outdoor field environments, and travel locally to deployment sites as needed.
• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent practical experience in electronics, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.