City Detect harnesses AI and computer vision to revolutionize urban management by using sensors to map the physical world and help communities respond to issues and track longitudinal changes. Founded in 2021, we recently raised a Series A and are actively partnering with major municipalities across Texas, California, Florida, and beyond to create cleaner, safer, and more livable cities. We value responsible practices, cutting-edge innovation, and collaborative community partnerships as we scale our platform and shape the future of urban living through technology.

We're seeking a detail-oriented Hardware Technician to join our hardware team. You’ll be working across the spectrum of hardware jobs: from assembly to on-site vehicle installation. You'll ensure the effective installation of City Detect's data collection units for our customers across the United States (including refuse and recycling trucks, consumer vehicles, fixed installations).

What You'll Do

• Perform low-volume pilot installations or maintenance for a diverse fleet across the United States
• Act as the on-site project lead for large scale installations, working with our installation partners to ensure an effective and uniform installation process
• Assemble and test hardware units before shipping them out to installation sites
• Assist with the maintenance of hardware assembly and installation documents and tracking of material usage and assembly needs
• Ensure compliance with warehouse and installation safety protocols and cleanliness standards
• Participate in the hiring, on-boarding, and training of new staff or partners as we continue to expand operations

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience as a technician in a mobility industry (ie: automotive, transportation) or in a role with applicable experience (ie: Automotive Manufacturing, Test Engineer)
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, wiring, and other electro-mechanical tools (multimeters, calipers, heat gun, etc)
• Familiarity with deploying GPS, camera, or other electronic, customer-facing systems
• Comfort adapting on-the-fly to a wide range of customer vehicle types and installation requirements while maintaining attention to detail
• Solid organization and communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving team environment
• A valid driver's license
• 50% travel to customer installation sites, 50% in-house assembly and test drives

Nice to Have

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with embedded systems, real-time systems, or Linux, especially as it relates to data collection or self-driving systems
• Experience with CAD software (Autodesk, SolidWorks, Catia, etc) and prototyping (3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, vacuum forming)
• Experience with supply, production, and equipment tracking systems (BOMIST, odoo, etc)
• Knowledge of materials, machining, and other hardware creation processes and limitations