Hardware Engineering Technician (Assembly and Testing)

Job Description

Job Description

Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup backed by top VCs like Quiet Capital, Shine Capital, and General Catalyst. We're securing America’s food supply by building the AI farmer that automates our nation’s farms. We've raised over $25M in pursuit of our mission to help farmers farm more profitably and sustainably than ever before.

What We Do :

We start by collecting the most valuable data for farmers, telling them everything about what is growing on their millions of trees, across thousands of acres of farmland. We do this using advanced camera systems we build, that take pictures of every one of the billions of fruit in a farm. This data lives in our cloud data platform, FruitScope, that we've developed from the ground up to help farmers manage their crops with precision.

Farmers across the nation use our industry-leading software to look at their data, make critical decisions, and command farming operations on a daily basis. Our technology is used today across some of the largest farms in the nation.

The Role :

We’re now scaling production of our newest systems and we're hiring our first hands-on Hardware Engineering Technician to own builds end-to-end : from assembly to flashing, testing, QA, and keeping parts / inventory ready.

About the role :

Full-time role at our San Francisco, CA office

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

We move fast, and you'll have a lot of autonomy / ownership over your work.

Our team is close-knit & highly driven, you’ll work directly with our entire team

We’re deeply motivated by the impact we’re making – every new system deployed means much less food that goes to waste, and many more people who are fed.

What you'll do :

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

What makes you a good fit :

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)

Bonus points :

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.

If you're looking to help make a positive impact in the world by building the future of farming, come join us!