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Electronics Technician

Los Angeles, CA

By combining first-hand knowledge of what cannabis users want with the most advanced technology and cutting-edge design, Puffco hasn’t just grown a company: we have started a movement that will mainstream cannabis enjoyment for the world.

The company was founded in 2013 with a singular mission: to bring consumers the pleasure of a full-spectrum cannabis experience. Unlike other products which offer only a fraction of the full potential of cannabis, Puffco has focused on bringing the richest and most fulfilling experience possible. Puffco products are adored by consumers and critics alike and have won numerous industry and technology awards.

In addition to consumer success, Puffco continually revolutionizes the cannabis industry. Puffco’s corporate culture is built on a team laser-focused on working together to realize the company’s mission and vision. We strive to ensure a driven and unique business culture that respects and honors employees, partners, and customers. Puffco has also been listed by MG Magazine as one of the 50 best companies to work for.

We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Lab Technician to support our R&D team in building, testing, and maintaining early-stage vaporizer prototypes. From soldering circuit boards and assembling precision parts to running durability tests and keeping lab equipment in top shape, you'll play a vital role in turning product ideas into real-world innovations. This role is essential to keeping our development process running smoothly and helping us deliver industry-leading cannabis technology.

Some things you will be responsible for:​

  • Assemble early-stage vaporizer prototypes using 3D printers, hand tools, soldering equipment, adhesives, and custom jigs​
  • Log detailed notes and photos during prototype builds and tests to aid reproducibility and troubleshooting​
  • Occasionally contribute feedback on ease of assembly, manufacturability, or ergonomics based on hands-on experience​
  • Fabricate and modify small components (e.g., using Dremel, drill press, or benchtop lathe)​
  • Wire, pot, and insulate heating circuits with attention to reliability and safety.​
  • Operate 3D printers to provide post-processed prints to team members (FormLabs, Bambu)​
  • Hand-populate bare board PCBs with small components​
  • Prepare and maintain lab test setups, including airflow rigs, electrical test stations, and aerosol capture systems​
  • Set up and run durability, thermal cycling, and leakage tests under engineer-defined protocols ​
  • Collect and organize raw data (e.g., temperature curves, flow rates, resistance measurements) from lab instrumentation​
  • Flag abnormalities in test results or prototype behavior to engineers in a timely manner​
  • Learning, executing, and contributing to the standard operating procedure documentation for tasks and tests​
  • Maintain inventory of consumables (cleaning supplies, wires, connectors, adhesives, tubing, Dremel bits, etc.)​
  • Organize lab tools and parts using 5S or similar principles to ensure a clean and efficient workspace.​
  • Support maintenance and calibration of lab equipment and measurement tools (e.g., X-ray machine, laser cutter, airflow sensors, scales)​

Some qualifications and skills we need you to have:​

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience​ in a Technician role
  • Proven ability to assemble, rework, and troubleshoot small mechanical and electrical assemblies including the use of solder paste, reflow oven, and soldering irons​
  • Skilled in the use of common lab/shop tools (e.g., soldering iron, multimeter, tweezers, wire strippers, hand tools, adhesives, microscopes)​
  • Ability to operate lab equipment (e.g., temperature sensors, airflow meters, balances) and record test results accurately​
  • Familiarity with various 3D printing technologies and materials including SLA and FDM​
  • Careful and consistent work on sensitive assemblies (especially relevant for vapor path cleanliness and circuit integrity)​
  • Resourceful and able to debug issues in prototype builds or test setups independently before escalating​
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, iterative R&D environment where requirements and priorities may shift rapidly.​

​Additional qualifications that will be nice if you have:​

  • Experience working with cannabis or cannabis-derived materials ​
  • Familiarity with thermal systems, heaters, or vaporizer technology​
  • Experience using benchtop electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes​
  • Familiarity with basic electromechanical sensors​
  • Familiarity with IPC standards​
  • Experience following data logging procedure and diligently ensuring reliable data collection​
  • Experience with laser cutting and basic CAD software

This role is based out of our Los Angeles HQ and requires in office work 5 days per week. 

The compensation for this role is $35.00/hr for candidates based in Los Angeles, CA. 

Perks and Benefits: 

  • Competitive pay, 401K, Medical/Dental/ Vision/Life coverage, Flexible Time-Off 
  • Friendly office in LA Center Studios with a fun casual and comfortable work environment 
  • Snacks, lunches, team outings, and SO much more! 
  • Access to Puffco products

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Puffco strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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Puffco’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Puffco may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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