Hardware Development Associate

Join Keycafe, a company focused on revolutionizing the way people manage their keys and access to their properties. As a Hardware Development Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on various aspects of physical product development, including mechanical design, prototyping, testing, assembly, product documentation, and supplier coordination. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain broad exposure to hardware development and operations.

• Assister à la conception mécanique et au développement de produits pour les produits matériels de Keycafe.
• Construire, modifier et évaluer des prototypes et des unités de production précoces, et soutenir les tests de produits.
• Coordonner les pièces prototypes, les composants de production, l'emballage et les échantillons avec les fournisseurs et les équipes internes.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment and willing to build, test, inspect, and troubleshoot physical products directly
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A related degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Design
• Able to work collaboratively with engineers, operations staff, suppliers, and external manufacturing partners
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Able to organize work independently, follow through on details, and operate effectively in an evolving environment
• Comfortable using spreadsheets and learning new internal systems and software tools
• Interest in physical products, mechanical systems, electronics, and hardware development
• Experience using SolidWorks or another CAD/drafting package
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a hardware, product-development, manufacturing, or related technical role
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supplier communication, purchasing, inventory, quality control, or shipping
• Experience building or testing prototypes, working in a lab or workshop, or assembling electro-mechanical products
• Experience working for a company developing and shipping a hardware or electronic device