Hardware Logistics & Inventory Coordinator

Hardware Logistics & Inventory Coordinator

Primary Location: Sunnyvale, CA (with occasional travel to San Francisco)

Pay Rate: $20.61/hour Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Hardware Logistics & Inventory Coordinator to support our Sunnyvale AV R&D garage operations. In this role, you will serve as the operational backbone of our facility—managing secure inventory, enforcing strict check-in/check-out protocols, and enabling engineers to focus on innovation and testing. You will act as the trusted gatekeeper of high-value hardware assets while bridging logistics between our Sunnyvale engineering team and our San Francisco (MB5) warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Security

• Own and manage the secure inventory "cage" in Sunnyvale, ensuring all LiDAR, Radar, and Compute hardware is organized, properly stored, and accurately tracked.
• Maintain precise inventory records using systems such as FleetIO and barcode scanning tools.
• Enforce strict security and traceability protocols for all high-value components.

Engineering Support & Staging

• Manage the check-in/check-out process of components for engineering teams, ensuring full accountability.
• Support Reliability teams with staging sensor test benches and preparing vehicles for Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Hands-On Garage Support

• Perform basic physical and technical tasks to support engineering workflows, including cable routing, SSD swaps, and assisting with cosmetic vehicle teardowns.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient garage environment.

Cross-Site Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the San Francisco (MB5) warehouse to manage inventory transfers and returns (RMAs).
• Serve as a physical courier when needed, transporting critical parts between locations to avoid engineering delays.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 2+ years in inventory control, automotive parts management, or R&D garage/technician roles.
• Organization & Accountability: Highly detail-oriented with the confidence to enforce inventory protocols while collaborating effectively with engineers.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using inventory systems (FleetIO, ERP platforms) and barcode scanners.
• Mobility: Valid driver's license required; willingness to travel occasionally between Sunnyvale and San Francisco.
• Physical Capability: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and use basic hand tools; forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.