Hardware Installation Engineer

Trinetra Wireless; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinetra Wireless is seeking a Hardware Installation Engineer to support installation, commissioning and maintenance of GPS tracking devices and Fleet Management Solutions (FMS). You will work at customer locations, install devices in vehicles and ensure proper wiring and connectivity.

The role requires hands-on electrical and diagnostic skills, travel across India, and coordination with customers and internal teams to ensure successful implementations and quality installations.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, ECE, Automobile or related field.
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in hardware installation or related roles.
• Good understanding of vehicle electrical systems and wiring.
• Hands-on experience with installation and troubleshooting of electronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure GPS tracking devices and FMS hardware in vehicles.
• Perform vehicle wiring and electrical connections for GPS devices.
• Commission and test devices for GPS, power, ignition and communication.
• Diagnose hardware, wiring, power supply and connectivity issues.
• Visit customer sites and coordinate with customers and teams during implementation.
• Maintain records of installations, replacements, issues and service activities.
• Travel pan-India to client locations as required.

Skills

GPS tracking devices

Field service

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Customer handling

Education

Diploma / ITI / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, ECE, Automobile or related field

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Description

Trinetra Wireless is looking for a Hardware Installation Engineerto support the installation, commissioning and maintenance of our Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) and GPS Tracking devices. The role involves working at customer locations, installing GPS tracking devices in vehicles, ensuring proper wiring and connectivity, troubleshooting hardware-related issues, and coordinating with customers and internal teams for successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure GPS tracking devices and FMS hardware in different types of vehicles.
• Perform proper vehicle wiring and electrical connections for GPS devices and related accessories.
• Commission and test devices to ensure proper GPS, power, ignition and communication connectivity.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, wiring, power supply and connectivity issues.
• Conduct device testing after installation and ensure the vehicle is successfully connected to the FMS platform.
• Handle installation, replacement, re-installation and maintenance of GPS devices at customer locations.
• Visit customer sites, fleet locations, workshops and vehicle yards as required.
• Coordinate with customers, fleet operators, technicians and internal teams during implementation.
• Provide basic technical guidance to customers and vehicle technicians.
• Maintain proper records of installations, device replacements, issues and service activities.
• Prepare installation/service reports and update the status of assigned activities.
• Follow company standards for installation quality, safety and documentation.
• Support field testing and installation of new hardware/devices when required.
• Travel to different locations across India based on project requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Diploma / ITI / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, ECE, Automobile or a related field.
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in hardware installation, field service, automotive electronics, GPS tracking, telematics, IoT devices or a similar role.
• Good understanding of vehicle electrical systems and wiring.
• Hands‑on experience with installation and troubleshooting of electronic/automotive devices will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of GPS, GSM/4G, IoT or vehicle tracking systems is preferred.
• Ability to use basic electrical and technical tools for testing and troubleshooting.
• Good problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers, mobile applications and technical documentation.
• Good communication and customer‑handling skills.
• Ability to work independently at customer locations.

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel PAN India is mandatory.
• Candidate should be comfortable working at different customer locations, fleet yards and vehicle sites.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required for vehicle/fleet installation activities.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands‑on and technically strong.
• Comfortable working in the field rather than only in an office environment.
• Good at troubleshooting and finding practical solutions.
• Responsible for completing installations correctly the first time.
• Customer‑friendly and able to coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Willing to learn new GPS, telematics, IoT and FMS technologies.
• Flexible and comfortable with extensive travel.