Hardware Engineer for PCB Flashing, Testing, Rework and Debug

We are an electronics engineering consultancy that develops custom hardware for industrial and commercial clients. We are looking to connect with a US-based engineer who can help us with hands-on bench work on an ongoing, as-needed basis. We have upcoming projects in the pipeline, and we expect the need for this kind of hands-on support to arise in the next 2 to 3 weeks. We are lining up the right person now so we can move quickly once work is ready, so this first conversation is about understanding your capabilities, your setup, and your availability. The kind of work we would send your way: -- Flashing firmware and functional testing of PCBs before they ship to clients -- Rework when a design change or fix is needed on existing boards -- Debug and diagnosis when an issue arises or something is not working as expected What we are looking for: -- Your own lab and bench instruments, including a soldering and rework station (fine-pitch and hot air), oscilloscope, logic analyzer, bench power supply, and multimeter. A microscope for rework is a plus. -- Comfort with SMT rework, including fine-pitch and, ideally, QFN/BGA parts -- Experience flashing and bringing up microcontroller-based boards (STM32, ESP32, Nordic, NXP, PIC, and similar) -- Based in the US, working independently, and able to handle small recurring jobs with reasonable turnaround If this sounds like a fit, it would help to hear a bit about: -- The lab and test equipment you have on hand -- The kind of rework and debug work you have done recently -- Your general availability and typical response time -- Your hourly rate Looking forward to learning more about your work.