Hardware Operation Specialist

You will be responsible for managing all engineering and equipment-related activities at our Lahore office. This role involves hands-on maintenance and repair of camera and robotics hardware, ensuring that all equipment is operational and accounted for. You will oversee the logistics of equipment delivery and return, guaranteeing timely site deployments. Additionally, you will handle data collection processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper uploading of footage. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who enjoys troubleshooting, organizing, and maintaining systems efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain, test, and repair camera units, mounts, and robotics hardware to ensure optimal performance.
- Calibrate camera equipment integrated with robotic arms and document calibration procedures thoroughly.
- Manage the entire equipment inventory, including cameras, SD cards, batteries, power banks, chargers, mounts, and accessories.
- Track inventory status at all times, knowing which equipment is in the office, in transit, or deployed at various sites.
- Coordinate courier services and deliveries to ensure quick dispatch and return of equipment, minimizing turnaround time.
- Oversee data ingestion by receiving SD cards or uploads from sites, offloading footage, and uploading data to company systems.
- Deploy and maintain scripts to validate files for duration, format, and metadata, and communicate any issues to the operations team.
- Develop and implement simple, reliable procedures such as checklists, labels, and logs to maintain smooth equipment and data flow, even in your absence.

Required Qualifications

- Degree in mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Fresh graduates with strong organizational skills and determination are encouraged to apply.
- Proficient in hardware troubleshooting, capable of opening devices, diagnosing faults, and repairing or replacing components.
- Basic scripting skills in Python or similar languages for file validation, batch processing, and simple automation tasks.
- Highly organized with a natural ability to track, label, and monitor equipment and data, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken, to collaborate effectively with the US-based engineering team.
- Dependable and responsible, understanding that the equipment and data under your care are critical to business operations.
- Willingness to work night shifts from 6 PM to 2 AM, as most tasks will be performed after camera arrivals.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working with cameras, sensors, or embedded devices is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems, cloud storage solutions, or data pipeline management is a plus.
- Background in inventory management or logistics within a lab, workshop, or field operation environment is beneficial.
- Interest in robotics and artificial intelligence will be considered an asset.

This is a full-time position based in our Lahore office. We offer a competitive salary with opportunities for growth as our operations in Pakistan expand.