Lab Engineer

Overview

Do you enjoy working in a creative fast-growing entrepreneurial environment? With indie you´ll never walk alone! We place high value on our teams and pursue excellence for our employees and customers!

indie is empowering the automotive revolution with next generation automotive semiconductors and software platforms. We focus on edge sensors spanning multiple modalities including LiDAR, radar, ultrasound and vision for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, connected car, user experience and electrification applications.

Are you passionate about working hands-on with cutting-edge technology? indie is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, your contributions will be critical to ensuring the quality and functionality of our RF and mixed-signal labs for our innovative products. You will collaborate closely with engineers and manage essential testing and PCB assembly tasks. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about working onsite at our Nuremberg, Germany office, we encourage you to apply and be a part of shaping the future of semiconductor solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing innovative RFICs in a fast-growing, dynamic environment where your work directly impacts the success of indie's automotive radar team.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of evaluation boards and coordinate with external vendors for board manufacturing.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of manufactured boards to ensure quality and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and refine testing procedures and protocols.
• Work with the purchasing department to facilitate board manufacturing.
• Assemble and test boards based on purchase orders and prepare them for shipping.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Document test results and update tracking records.
• Perform precise soldering tasks, including reworking printed circuit boards (PCBs) and handling fine-pitch components.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
  
  

Job Requirements

At indie, we value creativity, ownership, and excellence. We seek individuals who want to make an impact and grow with us. While we understand that no one checks every box, an ideal candidate will have the following:

• University degree in applied sciences, technical certification, or an associate degree in electronics or a related field.
• Proven experience with fine-pitch soldering and PCB assembly.
• Python scripting skills (e.g., for board automation) are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment, including digital multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and RF signal generators.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Basic computer skills for testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Background in RF technology is a plus.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and delivery tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence) is a plus.
• Proficiency in English is required.
  
  

indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Concerning agencies: indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.