Job Description: Prototype Technician / R&D Technician
Location: Remote
Industry: Arcade & Entertainment Game Manufacturing
Recruiter: Symbiotic Services
Symbiotic Services is seeking a creative and hands-on Prototype Technician / R&D Technician for a dynamic role in arcade game development. This position is ideal for a resourceful, solution-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, inventive environment where building compelling, one-of-a-kind games is the mission.
Position Overview:
You will transform engineering documentation into prototype and pre-production games with a focus on manufacturability, testability, serviceability, and user experience. This role reports to the Director of Product Development.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret and refine wiringdiagrams and Bills of Materials to create prototypes suitable forproduction and field service.
Design wiring harnesses andorganize control/display components effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functionalteams to resolve electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic issues.
Analyze and mitigate externalelectrical/mechanical influences on game performance.
Operate diagnostic tools:oscilloscopes, volt/amp meters, pattern generators, power supplies, simulators, etc.
Develop test fixtures and workwith programming teams on logical testing flows.
Train manufacturing staff on newgame assembly and testing procedures.
Assist QA teams in setting andevaluating performance standards.
Support and train servicetechnicians on repairs and maintenance of new games.
Understand and apply ETL/ULregulatory standards; coordinate with relevant certification agencies.
Repair circuit boards as needed.
Ideal Candidate:
Technically adept and imaginative- a "jazz pianist" in the prototype world.
Able to work from roughschematics and creatively bridge gaps using best practices.
Self-directed and effective inboth collaborative and independent scenarios.
Experienced in electricalprototyping and game/mechanical system integration.
