Hardware Technician
About The Position
Orchard is hiring a hands-on Hardware Assembly Technician to build and test AI-powered camera systems used on farms. The role takes systems from individual mechanical and electrical components through assembly, configuration, inspection, and testing, producing deployment-ready hardware. The technician installs software on onboard computers, documents build and test work, and follows detailed procedures while providing feedback to improve them. Working with Manufacturing Operations and Hardware Engineering, the technician also helps track and inventory parts, keep builds supplied and on schedule, and improve assembly processes as production scales. This is a full-time, five-day-a-week role at Orchard’s San Francisco office. Staying late or working weekends may sometimes be necessary.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience assembling electronics or electromechanical products, with a record of careful, reliable work.
- Practical mechanical and electrical knowledge and familiarity with common assembly tools and safe working practices.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and accurately follow detailed work instructions.
- Experience with basic hardware inspection, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
- Comfort using computers to follow software installation steps, enter information accurately, and maintain build and test records.
- Strong attention to detail, including identifying and clearly documenting problems and asking questions when something does not match instructions.
- Organization and follow-through across builds, parts tracking, and supplier follow-ups.
- Experience following and improving standard operating procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Linux experience.
- NVIDIA Jetson setup experience.
- Component purchasing experience.
- Inventory tracking experience.
Responsibilities
- Build complete camera systems from start to finish.
- Configure onboard NVIDIA Jetson computers.
- Inspect, test, and perform quality assurance on assembled hardware.
- Maintain build records and document completed work.
- Follow procedures consistently and provide feedback to improve processes.
- Track and inventory parts used in assembly and keep builds supplied.
- Keep builds on schedule and maintain an organized work area.
- Follow through on work and supplier follow-ups.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with 100% of employee premiums covered.
- Dental coverage with 100% of employee premiums covered.
- Vision coverage with 100% of employee premiums covered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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