--- title: 'Hardware Assembly Technician, Contractor at Treeswift Inc' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/hardware-assembly-technician-contractor-treeswift-inc-new-york-zxrc9xns11n4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Hardware Assembly Technician, Contractor at Treeswift Inc - **Company:** Treeswift Inc - **Location:** New York, NY - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/treeswift/d634d09a-742e-4cba-8d1e-85c4617519fb ## Job description ## About Treeswift In the face of rising threats, increasing pressure on affordability, and unprecedented demand for power, Treeswift empowers energy companies to modernize their field work to meet the growth and challenges ahead. We build physical AI for the field worker: whether on foot or in a vehicle, our technology is an ironman suit for engineers, linemen, and vegetation crews: same worker, same boots on the ground, now operating at 10x productivity. Our platform is powered by cutting edge hardware, sensors (LiDAR, camera, etc…), AI and software designed to revolutionize work in the toughest environments. Our technology has enabled our customers to reduce wildfire risk, regulatory and outage risk from vegetation, avoid delays and cost overruns in new construction, and accelerate recovery from severe storms. We are headquartered in midtown Manhattan, with additional offices in San Francisco and Philadelphia. The Position: We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Hardware Assembly Technician to help build, assemble, and test our hardware systems at our Midtown Manhattan facility. You'll work directly with our engineering team, assembling real products that combine LiDAR, cameras, sensors, electronics, and mechanical components. You'll also support our engineers with CAD modeling, modifying mechanical designs, and preparing parts for fabrication and assembly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, is comfortable with CAD software, and takes pride in precise, high-quality work. You'll split your time between designing and modifying components on a computer and physically building and testing the hardware. You don't need an engineering degree or years of experience. What matters most is that you're dependable, careful, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn. If you like working with your hands and want to help build real-world technology, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Do: - Assemble hardware systems using mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, including sensors, cameras, LiDAR, and power systems. - Create and modify 3D CAD models of mechanical parts, mounts, brackets, enclosures, and assemblies using software such as Onshape. - Work with engineers to make CAD revisions, update designs, and prepare parts for 3D printing or fabrication. - Follow assembly instructions, technical documentation, and build checklists to ensure consistent quality. - Install, mount, connect, and secure components using hand tools and basic power tools. - Inspect and test completed assemblies to identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and verify functionality. - Work closely with engineers to resolve assembly challenges and improve build processes. - Help organize components, tools, and workstations to keep production running smoothly. - Take ownership of your builds and ensure each system meets our quality standards before deployment. Who You Are: - You enjoy hands-on work and have a natural aptitude for building, assembling, or fixing things. - You're comfortable working in CAD. You have practical experience creating and modifying 3D models using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar software. - You're detail-oriented, patient, and take pride in getting things right, whether you're working on a CAD model or assembling hardware. - You're comfortable using basic hand tools and following step-by-step instructions. - You're reliable, organized, and able to work independently once trained. - You're comfortable asking questions and flagging problems when something doesn't look right. - You can work on-site at our Midtown Manhattan location. Bonus points if you have experience with: - Electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, or electromechanical systems. - Building computers, robots, drones, or other hardware projects. - 3D printing or mechanical prototyping. - Creating technical drawings or working with mechanical tolerances. - Manufacturing, quality control, or hardware testing. - Technical school, engineering coursework, maker projects, or similar hands-on hobbies. - Previous professional hardware assembly experience is a plus, but not required The estimated salary range for this position is $25 - $35 USD per hour based on experience. Total compensation for this position is determined by skills, qualifications, relevant work experience, location, and other factors. This salary estimate excludes the value of any potential bonuses; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law. Please note that the range provided is applicable only to New York City-based applicants. Base compensation may vary if the work location is outside of New York City. Treeswift  is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. ## About Treeswift Inc ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Treeswift builds physical AI and robotics solutions that augment field crews for utility grid construction, vegetation management, and asset inspection. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (also maintains an office in lower Manhattan) - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Steven Chen (CEO & Co-Founder), Bianca Rahill-Marier (COO & Co-Founder), Michael Shomin (CTO & Co-Founder), Vaibhav Arcot (Co-Founder & Senior Software Engineer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Physical AI / Robotics for Utility Infrastructure & Vegetation Management - **Target customers**: Large electric utilities across the United States (including PG&E and two of the other five largest utilities in the country) - **Mission statement**: Build physical AI that puts people at the center of the work, not on the sidelines — helping the people who build and maintain the physical world get more done. ## Products & Services - **Treeswift Field Data Platform**: A software platform that integrates with utilities’ existing GIS and planning tools. It processes data from backpack and vehicle-mounted sensors (imagery, LiDAR, GPS, voice) to deliver actionable analytics and 360° field context for construction, vegetation management, asset inspections, and disaster response. - **Backpack & Vehicle-Mounted Sensors**: Hardware kits that seamlessly integrate into existing patrols (on foot or by vehicle) to gather high-resolution ground measurements in any environment — from city sidewalks to remote backcountry. - **AI-Powered Analytics Engine**: Computer vision and machine learning tools that translate raw field data into automated measurements, counts, forms, and reports — reducing the manual busywork for highly skilled field crews. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$21.7M** across multiple rounds; estimated annual revenue of **$2.1M** - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Inspired Capital (Penny Pritzker), Pathbreaker Ventures, Crosslink Capital, TenOneTen Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, National Science Foundation (grant) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **100% YoY** (from ~11 to 36 employees) - Active job postings up **550% year-over-year** - Works with PG&E and two of the five largest U.S. utilities - Filed 5 patents (topics include forest ecology, forest management, forest modelling) - Expanding into disaster response and black sky (storm/outage) use cases ## Competitive Advantages - **Niche focus on electric grid labor augmentation**: Addresses a critical and growing need as electricity demand surges from data centers and new industry — utilities must build and maintain more infrastructure while managing wildfire, storm, and compliance risks. - **PhD-level robotics & AI team**: Founders and technical leads hold PhDs from University of Pennsylvania, Caltech, and Carnegie Mellon University, with deep expertise in robot perception, machine learning, and autonomous systems. - **Enterprise DNA**: Leadership team includes former product leaders from Palantir Foundry (built the product suite for business users), plus veterans from Stripe, Oracle, and MongoDB. - **Field operations expertise**: Team includes arborists and vegetation management specialists from the National Park Service and USFS, giving them rare domain credibility with utility crews. - **Patented technology**: 5 patents covering autonomous scanning, forest representation, and tracking/monitoring of geographic regions. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling across the U.S. utility market**: Expanding partnerships with major utilities beyond PG&E to address the nationwide grid modernization challenge. - **Expanding use cases**: Moving from vegetation management into construction monitoring, asset inspection, and disaster response (both proactive “blue sky” and reactive “black sky” scenarios). - **Growing the engineering and field operations teams**: 13 active job openings spanning machine learning, site reliability, hardware operations, recruiting, finance, and deployment. - **Product development**: Continuing to build AI that works in any environment (urban, remote, all weather conditions) and integrates with any system utilities already use. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: Tackle critical infrastructure and climate resilience challenges — helping prevent wildfires, improve grid reliability, and keep electricity affordable. - **Cutting-edge technology**: Work on physical AI combining robotics, computer vision, LiDAR, and machine learning in real-world outdoor environments. - **Strong team culture**: Described as “mission-driven experts” with backgrounds in robotics research (Penn, Caltech, CMU) and enterprise software (Palantir, Stripe, Oracle, MongoDB). - **High growth trajectory**: 100% headcount growth YoY, recently closed Series A, and expanding rapidly with 13 open positions. - **Hybrid/office presence**: Headquarters in Philadelphia (3401 Grays Ferry Ave) with an additional office in lower Manhattan; customer-facing team members located near utility partners across the country. - **Diverse team composition**: 36 employees across technical (30%), general management, consulting, product, project management, sales, HR, finance, and operations. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on patented technology with real-world impact; strong alumni network from top tech companies and universities. ## Sources 1. [treeswift.com](https://www.treeswift.com/) 2. [treeswift.com/team](https://treeswift.com/team) 3. [linkedin.com/company/treeswift](https://www.linkedin.com/company/treeswift) 4. [cbinsights.com/company/treeswift](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/treeswift) 5. 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