Hardware Technician

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.