Hardware Technician

Orchard; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Orchard in San Francisco designs AI-powered camera systems for agricultural automation. This Hardware Assembly Technician role builds, configures, tests, and documents camera systems from components to deployment-ready units, collaborating with Manufacturing Operations and Hardware Engineering.

You will follow detailed build procedures, track parts, maintain records, and ensure on-time production. Experience assembling electronics, reading blueprints, and performing basic testing are valued,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling electronics or electromechanical products with a track record of careful, reliable work.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow detailed work instructions accurately.
• Experience with basic hardware inspection, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to spot problems and document findings clearly.
• Organization and follow-through across builds, parts tracking, and supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Build complete camera systems from individual mechanical and electrical components to fully assembled units
• Configure onboard NVIDIA Jetson computers and install required software
• Inspect, test, and perform quality assurance on assembled hardware
• Maintain build records, document completed work, and track testing results
• Follow detailed build procedures consistently and provide feedback to improve assembly processes
• Track, inventory, and maintain parts availability for production builds
• Maintain organized work area, keep builds on schedule, and ensure production deadlines are met

Skills

Hands-on electronics assembly

Read mechanical drawings

Attention to detail

Documentation and record-keeping

Basic troubleshooting

Inventory/tracking

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Linux basics

Job description

Orchard builds AI-powered camera systems for agricultural automation. This Hardware Assembly Technician role involves building, configuring, testing, and documenting camera systems from components to fully assembled deployment-ready units, working closely with Manufacturing Operations and Hardware Engineering teams.

What You'll Do

• Build complete camera systems from individual mechanical and electrical components to fully assembled units


• Configure onboard NVIDIA Jetson computers and install required software


• Inspect, test, and perform quality assurance on assembled hardware


• Maintain build records, document completed work, and track testing results


• Follow detailed build procedures consistently and provide feedback to improve assembly processes


• Track, inventory, and maintain parts availability for production builds


• Maintain organized work area, keep builds on schedule, and ensure production deadlines are met

What You Need

• Hands-on experience assembling electronics or electromechanical products with a track 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 follow detailed work instructions accurately


• Experience with basic hardware inspection, functional testing, and troubleshooting


• Strong attention to detail with ability to spot problems, document findings clearly, and ask clarifying questions


• Organization and follow-through across builds, parts tracking, and supplier interactions


• Comfort using computers to follow software installation steps, enter information accurately, and maintain records

Nice to Have

• Linux experience


• NVIDIA Jetson setup experience


• Component purchasing experience


• Inventory tracking experience


• Experience following and improving standard operating procedures

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of employee premiums covered