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Orchard · 14 hours ago

Hardware Engineering Technician (Assembly and Testing)

positionSan Francisco
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$27/hr - $48/hr

Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup focused on automating farms with AI technology. The Hardware Engineering Technician will be responsible for end-to-end assembly, testing, and inventory management of camera systems that help farmers optimize their operations.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)FarmingRobotics
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Responsibilities

Build our camera systems end-to-end: mechanical + electrical assembly (fasteners, enclosures, cable routing, connectors)
Flash/configure embedded computers: follow a computer-based workflow to image/flash devices and enter configs
Test + QA: run standard camera/functional tests; perform basic mechanical/electrical QA; document results
Troubleshoot + feedback: identify issues, do basic rework, and provide clear, detailed notes to engineering
SOP execution + improvement: follow instructions precisely; help create/improve SOPs and checklists
Parts + purchasing + inventory: order parts, communicate with suppliers, track shipments, manage BOM inventory, source alternates, maintain follow-ups to keep builds on schedule

Qualification

Hardware assemblyElectrical systemsTestingQASOP executionParts inventory managementMechanical aptitudeGeneral electrical skillsLinux familiarityFlashing softwareCamera hardware experienceTest proceduresDetail-oriented

Required

Process-oriented, skilled at following detailed build instructions to maintain consistent assemblies, and keep excellent records
Significant experience assembling hardware and electrical/embedded systems
Strong mechanical aptitude (use common tools safely, clean cable management, etc)
General electrical skills (connectors, harness routing, safe handling)
Very comfortable using a computer for technical workflows (click-through tools + typing configs)
Can read mechanical drawings / build docs
Highly organized and detail-oriented (especially with supplier relations and build schedule-critical tasks)

Preferred

Familiarity with Linux computers
Experience flashing software onto embedded devices (Jetson a big plus)
Experience working with camera hardware in real-world, outdoor environments
Experience with creating and implementing thorough test procedures
You aren't afraid of moving fast, and are comfortable with a lot of autonomy

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage, and we cover 100% of the premium for you.

Company

Orchard

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We're a team of engineers, researchers, and farmers on a mission to revolutionize one of Earth's most important industries – agriculture.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.orchard.ai/

H1B Sponsorship

Orchard has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$25.8M
Key Investors
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2025-09-03Series A· $22M
2024-03-27Seed· $3.2M
2022-03-01Pre Seed· $0.6M

Leadership Team

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Charlie Wu
CEO & Founder
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Recent News

Crunchbase News
These Are Some Leading Spaces For AI Investment At Seed And Early Stage
2025-10-16
EIN Presswire
Smart Agriculture Market to hit US$ 35.4Bn 2031, Fueled by AI, IoT, and Precision Farming Technologies
2025-10-06
Techmeme
Orchard Robotics, which uses cameras and AI to help fruit growers manage crops more precisely, raised a $22M Series A led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)
2025-09-12
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