Hardware Technician
Hands-on hardware technician assembling, testing, and supporting industrial robot and PLC systems for an AI robotics startup. Requires 1-3 years experience, travel up to 30%, and technical troubleshooting skills.
About the job
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble hardware components and perform testing to ensure they meet design specifications.
- Execute testing and experiments and record results.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to help document assembly processes and test procedures.
- Conduct testing on PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) cabinets, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards.
- Configure PLC assemblies according to project requirements, optimizing functionality and performance.
- Perform upgrades on PLC systems, including electrical hardware enhancements to improve system efficiency and reliability, occasional field installations.
- Work closely with a team of cross-functional engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware components with overall system design.
- Provide technical support for hardware-related issues, offering solutions to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Provide training and technical support to personnel on the use and troubleshooting of hardware.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 3D printers used for prototyping and part production.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3 years experience demonstrating hands-on Hardware/Software skills, experience with manufacturing automation or similar field.
- Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively.
- Ability to communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing. Documentation is key.
- Ability to solve technical problems effectively, efficiently, and independently.
- Willing to travel up to 30% of the time and work with customers at their sites.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or a related discipline), or equivalent professional experience.
- Familiar with industrial facilities and equipment.
- Experience resolving software and hardware challenges in complex cyber-physical systems.
- Basic experience with ROS, Python, and/or C++ coding.
- Experience working in test environments.
Skills
Plc, Hardware Assembly, Testing, Technical Support, 3D Printers, ROS, Python, C++, Manufacturing Automation, Electrical Hardware
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