Hardware Integration & Data Capture Engineer (Smart Factory)

Role: Hardware Integration & Data Capture Engineer (Smart Factory)Experience: 3–8 years Location: Bangalore or Mysore - Will involve frequent travel to Coorg Type: Full-time, Individual Contributor (IC) Role Objective:Enable data-driven automation by retrofitting mechanical equipment (e.g., pulpers, dryers, fermenters) with sensors and smart hardware, ensuring accurate and reliable data capture from physical systems to cloud software. Responsibilities:Understand and work with mechanical processing equipment like pulpers, washers, dryers, and conveyors Identify and work with vendors for industrial hardware: load cells, flow meters, vision cameras, temperature/humidity sensors, etc. Retrofit existing equipment with hardware components to enable real-time data capture Design and oversee sensor mounting, signal wiring, and physical integration (e.g., where to place load cells, how to mount vision cameras, how to attach flow meters) Collaborate with the tech team to ensure all hardware data is reliably transmitted to the cloud/software layer Ensure compatibility between hardware signals and microcontrollers / edge processors (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Jetson, PLCs) Calibrate and validate sensor outputs for accuracy and stability Troubleshoot data flow issues from physical sensors to ingestion systems Build and maintain documentation of sensor placements, calibration, and wiring schematics Be hands-on: prototype, iterate, and deploy sensor kits across equipment and locations Stay updated on new industrial hardware technologies and potential use cases in food/agri processing Who this role is for:Someone who has worked in a mechanical + hardware environment, even if not in the coffee industry Experience with sensor integration and industrial instrumentation Exposure to IoT projects or edge data collection setups is a strong plus Comfortable working in factory/shop floor settings, with a builder’s mindset A tinkerer who understands both how things work physically and how data flows digitally