Equipment Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Brickstech; Philippines; On-site; PHP 540,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Brickstech is seeking a Hardware O&M Engineer in Taguig City, Philippines. This full-time role is arranged through a local HR service provider (Employer of Record) and will primarily operate at data collection bases across the country.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain hardware, log faults, and manage asset records. To succeed you need proven hardware O&M experience, Linux development skills (Shell and Python), and familiarity with Docker.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware equipment O&M and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Linux development, Shell and Python scripting.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; capable of end-to-end coordination.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hardware on-site/online to maintain equipment uptime.
• Process fault tickets with documentation and logs.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including firmware upgrades.
• Maintain OM records and asset inventories; manage asset operations.
• Draft local SOPs and coordinate issue reporting for optimization.

Skills

Hardware O&M

Linux development

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Docker

Embedded software/hardware

CN/EN bilingual

Tools

OM tools

Job description

Industry

Physical AI / Embodied AI — Data Infrastructure & Simulation Technology

Location

Taguig City, Metro Manila, 1634 Philippines (work will primarily take place at local data collection supplier/client bases; additional sites across the country or region may be required as clients operate multiple collection bases with different suppliers)

Employment Type

Full-time (Employment contract to be facilitated through a local HR service provider / Employer of Record, as the company does not currently hold its own legal entity in Southeast Asia)

About the Industry

This role sits within the fast-growing Physical AI space, focused on building the data and evaluation infrastructure that powers embodied AI systems. The broader ecosystem centers on proprietary, full-stack simulation technology enabling scalable synthetic data generation and industrial-grade benchmarking — including automated synthetic data platforms, large-scale human behavior datasets, and industrial-grade evaluation platforms for embodied AI. Organizations in this space collaborate with leading global technology players and research institutions to shape next‑generation open-source physical simulation standards, serving enterprise clients worldwide with cutting‑edge data and simulation solutions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for on-site/online daily hardware fault diagnosis and repair to ensure stable equipment operation.
2. Handle equipment fault tickets — quickly locate issues, close them out with complete documentation, and record fault logs and resolution steps.
3. Perform routine O&M tasks including firmware upgrades, parameter configuration, and version updates.
4. Maintain O&M records and asset inventories, and take charge of asset operations management.
5. Coordinate and report equipment issues to drive problem resolution and optimization; independently draft local SOPs.

Job Requirements

1. Proven experience in hardware equipment O&M, with the ability to independently troubleshoot common software and hardware issues.
2. Familiar with equipment commissioning, basic network configuration, and proficient with common O&M tools.
3. Detail-oriented, responsible, and execution-driven, with strong problem-solving skills and service awareness.
4. Proficient in the Linux development environment, with solid Shell and Python scripting skills.
5. Familiarity with Docker and system services; knowledge of embedded software/hardware is a plus.
6. Fluent bilingual communication in Chinese and English preferred (e.g., ethnic Chinese, local Chinese, or overseas Chinese candidates); English-only candidates will also be considered. Must be capable of independently managing end-to-end coordination.

Candidate Profile

• Experience with smart hardware equipment O&M, familiar with the Linux development environment.
• Both local and Chinese nationals welcome; Chinese-speaking candidates preferred.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Compensation

No fixed salary cap — compensation will be aligned with local market benchmarks for similar roles.

Employment Entity Note

As the company does not currently maintain its own legal entity in Southeast Asia, employment contracts will be arranged through a local HR service provider (Employer of Record/EOR.