Hardware Technician US (m/f/d)

Sereact

Who We Are: We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities. Overview: As a Procurement Manager, you will own our supplier network, logistics, and material flow—ensuring we can scale efficiently while controlling cost and maintaining quality. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution across vendors, inventory, and North American logistics. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership to align sourcing, product requirements, and deployment timelines. Your Responsibilities: * Vendor Management & Sourcing Build and manage vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms. Source hardware components and engineering services aligned with product needs. Collaborate with vendors on specifications, quality, and performance. * Logistics & Operations Own inbound logistics to Boston and outbound shipments across North America. Optimize freight, warehousing, and delivery for cost and reliability. Manage shipping, documentation, and coordination with logistics partners. * Inventory & Shop Management Oversee inventory, including spare parts and replenishment. Maintain organized, efficient shop and storage operations. * Cost & BOM Management Manage BOMs and drive cost-down initiatives. Partner with engineering on sourcing decisions that balance cost and performance. * Cross-Functional Execution Work closely with engineering to understand drawings and technical requirements. Support product builds, deployments, and operational scaling. Qualifications: Education and Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain—preferably in hardware or manufacturing. * Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier networks. * Strong background in North American logistics and shipping operations. * Experience with inventory management and BOMs. * Ability to read technical drawings and understand hardware systems. * Experience in a high growth startup invironment. Skills * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. * Highly organized with solid inventory discipline. * Technically inclined with a practical understanding of hardware. * Analytical mindset with focus on cost optimization. * Clear communicator; effective cross-functionally. * Hands-on and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: USD $105,000 – $140,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and location). Benefits: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents * 401(k) with 100% company match * 20 days paid time off * Parental leave * Paid sick leave * Wellness or gym stipend * Learning and development support * Equity/Bonus Additional Information * Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law. * We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Sereact

WHO WE ARE We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities. OVERVIEW We're looking for a talented Hardware Lead to design innovative mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots, while providing technical leadership and hands-on guidance to our technician team. In this role, you'll create detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication, set the technical direction for build and assembly work, collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with electrical and software systems, conduct mechanical simulations and performance testing, and source components and coordinate with external vendors, suppliers, and procurement on fabrication, quality, and lead times. This is a technical leadership role rather than a formal management role. You'll be the go to expert technicians will turn to for guidance on their daily work. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES This role may require an extended assignment in the EU for onboarding and to support ongoing European operations. DESIGN AND TESTING: * Design mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots. * Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication. * Optimize designs for cost, efficiency, and manufacturability. * Conduct mechanical simulations and performance testing to validate designs. * Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components with electrical and software systems. TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP: * Act as the technical point of contact for the technician team — translating designs into clear build instructions and answering hands-on questions during fabrication and assembly. * Guide technicians through prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting, without formal management responsibility (no performance reviews, hiring, or HR duties). * Review technicians' work for quality and design intent, and feed lessons learned from the shop floor back into your designs. * Set best practices and standards for build quality, tooling, and documentation on the shop floor. * Mentor technicians on mechanical design principles to help them grow their technical skills. * Source components and coordinate with external vendors, suppliers, and procurement on fabrication, quality, and lead times. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational * Mechanics, Engineering Science, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or automation. * Experience guiding or mentoring technicians or junior engineers in a hands-on, technical capacity. * Experience in industrial design or special-purpose machinery. * Proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar. * Understanding of mechanical testing and prototyping processes. * Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing methods, and system integration. * Comfortable working directly on the shop floor alongside technicians. * Ability to travel ≈25% COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary range: USD $125,000 – $160,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and location) BENEFITS: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents * 401(k) with 100% company match * 20 days paid time off * Parental leave * Paid sick leave * Wellness or gym stipend * Learning and development support * Equity/Bonus ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law. * We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Sereact

WHO WE ARE We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities. OVERVIEW We're looking for a talented Robotics Application Engineer to design, customize, and support the deployment of advanced robotic applications tailored to real-world industrial needs. In this role, you'll act as the critical link between our development team and end-users, ensuring our robotic systems perform flawlessly in dynamic environments. You'll focus on adapting software and hardware for specific use cases, testing solutions in the field, and providing technical expertise to optimize system performance for complex tasks such as bin-picking and item manipulation. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Willing and able to travel up to three months DESIGN: * Debug and resolve application-level issues, collaborating with hardware and software teams as needed. * Adapt and optimize robotic systems for specific client applications, including path planning, perception, and object manipulation. * Create and implement task-specific workflows, configurations, and behaviors for robotic systems. * Develop user-friendly interfaces and tools to simplify system operation for end-users. OPTIMIZATION: * Conduct onsite testing of robotic applications to validate performance and ensure reliability. * Continuously iterate on applications to meet evolving client needs and improve performance. * Provide technical support and hands-on training to clients and operators. * Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions. * Document application workflows and create detailed user guides. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS * 3+ years of experience in robotics application development or integration. * Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in task-level software development. * Experience working with clients to implement and refine robotic solutions. * Proficiency with ROS 2 and simulation tools like Gazebo or RViz. * Hands-on experience with robotic arms, grippers, and vision systems. * Strong understanding of motion planning, perception systems, and kinematics. * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application-level issues in both lab and field settings. * Experience dockerizing applications and deploying containerized solutions. * Willingness and ability to travel domestic and internationally ≈25% * Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 3 months during your onboarding period. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary range: USD $125,000 – $200,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and location) BENEFITS: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents * 401(k) with 100% company match * 20 days paid time off * Parental leave * Paid sick leave * Wellness or gym stipend * Learning and development support * Equity/Bonus ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law. * We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.