Hands-On Hardware Prototyping & Operations Associate

Keycafe; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook provided

Monitor provided

Spotify/Apple Music subscription

Cell phone plan

Wellness budget

Career development budget

PTO 18 days

Birthday off

2 year sabbatical

5 year sabbatical

Job summary

Keycafe, Vancouver-based hardware company, is seeking a Hardware Development Associate to join the team. You will assist with mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and assembly of hardware products, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have a related engineering degree and hands-on experience, and enjoy working in a fast-moving hardware environment. The role offers opportunity for growth into manufacturing operations and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Related degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Design.
• Minimum 2 years in hardware/product development or related field.
• Experience building or testing prototypes and working in a lab/workshop.
• Hands-on assembly, testing, inspection, and problem solving with hardware.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical design and product-development work for hardware products.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototypes and early production units.
• Support product testing, troubleshooting, validation, and design improvements.
• Assist with hands-on assembly, quality inspection, and packaging.
• Develop and improve assembly instructions, test procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate prototype parts, production components, and samples with suppliers and teams.
• Learn and use internal ordering and production platform to support purchasing and planning.
• Maintain relationships with hardware, manufacturing, and logistics suppliers.
• Investigate product quality, manufacturability, cost, and shipping considerations.
• Take on broad technical and operational projects as the company evolves.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Industrial design

Problem solving

Attention to detail

CAD (SolidWorks)

Prototyping

Lab/workshop skills

English communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Internal systems (procurement / ERP)

Job description

Keycafe, Vancouver-based hardware company, is seeking a Hardware Development Associate to join the team. You will assist with mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and assembly of hardware products, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have a related engineering degree and hands-on experience, and enjoy working in a fast-moving hardware environment. The role offers opportunity for growth into manufacturing operations and supplier management.