Hardware Automation Engineer

About Us (Company Intro)

We are a new, dynamic IoT solutions provider with a mission to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Gujarat and India. We believe in the power of data to transform traditional businesses, making them more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. We are building a team of passionate, hands-on leaders to join us from the ground floor and build something remarkable.

Hardware & Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

You are our all-in-one field expert, responsible for both the physical hardware installation and the critical task of integrating with the client's on-site machinery (Operational Technology - OT). You will be on-site, installing sensors, wiring gateways, and then connecting directly to PLCs, meters, and industrial systems to unlock their data. You are the vital first link in our entire data chain, bridging the physical factory floor to our digital platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Procurement: Identify, test, and source reliable and cost-effective IoT sensors, gateways, and networking hardware suited for diverse SME environments.
• On-Site Installation: Travel to client sites across Gujarat to physically install, wire, and commission all hardware, including sensors, enclosures, and gateways.
• OT System Integration: Interface directly with a wide variety of industrial assets, including PLCs, SCADA systems, VFDs, and energy meters to extract critical data.
• Protocol Translation: Master and implement data collection from industrial protocols, primarily Modbus (RTU/TCP) and OPC-UA, ensuring data can be read by our gateways.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Be the first line of defense for all on-site issues. Diagnose and resolve problems with physical hardware, wiring, or OT data connections to ensure maximum uptime.
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear installation guides, site-specific connection diagrams, and inventory records.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics (EC), Instrumentation & Control (IC), or Automation.
• Proven hands-on experience with physical installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of electronic or industrial hardware.
• Direct, practical experience with industrial protocols, especially Modbus and OPC-UA.
• Familiarity with various sensor types (temperature, vibration, pressure, etc.) and industrial environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the confidence to work independently on a client's site.
• Must be willing to travel extensively within Gujarat.

What We Offer You (Our Culture)

• Working Flexibility: We trust you to get your work done. We focus on results, not on rigid 9-to-5 schedules.
• Fair Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that respects your skills and the market.
• Real Growth Opportunities: You are joining at the very beginning. You won't just do a job; you will help build the department. Your growth is tied directly to the company's success.
• Work-Life Balance: We are building a marathon, not a sprint. We actively work to create an environment that is more respectful of your personal time compared to traditional companies.

What We Need From You (Our Expectations)

• Enthusiasm & Confidence: We need you to be passionate about what IoT can do for SMEs and confident in your ability to deliver.
• A Standalone Leader: You will have a high degree of autonomy. We need you to take ownership of your domain, make decisions, and drive results without waiting to be told what to do.
• Teamwork is Key: While you'll lead your area, you'll be working in a tight-knit team. You must be able to communicate clearly and "spice things up" with collaboration and shared problem-solving.
• Focus & Clarity: The ability to focus on the most important tasks and communicate with clarity is essential in a fast-moving startup.
• A Challenging Mindset: We want you to respectfully challenge our ideas (and us to challenge yours!) so we always find the best possible solution.