Prototype Technician / R & D

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 wiring diagrams and Bills of Materials to create prototypes suitable for production and field service.
  
• Design wiring harnesses and organize control/display components effectively.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic issues.
  
• Analyze and mitigate external electrical/mechanical influences on game performance.
  
• Operate diagnostic tools: oscilloscopes, volt/amp meters, pattern generators, power supplies, simulators, etc.
  
• Develop test fixtures and work with programming teams on logical testing flows.
  
• Train manufacturing staff on new game assembly and testing procedures.
  
• Assist QA teams in setting and evaluating performance standards.
  
• Support and train service technicians on repairs and maintenance of new games.
  
• Understand and apply ETL/UL regulatory 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 rough schematics and creatively bridge gaps using best practices.
  
• Self-directed and effective in both collaborative and independent scenarios.
  
• Experienced in electrical prototyping and game/mechanical system integration.