Hardware & IT Operations Responsible

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About the role
Your mission is to make sure every robot cell we ship, anywhere in the world, arrives complete, working, and on time. As Hardware & IT Operations Responsible, you will own the full lifecycle of our hardware: from stock availability and supplier sourcing, to flashing, packaging, and shipment of PC controllers, cameras, and cables. You are the person who guarantees that when a customer or a deployment engineer opens a box, everything is there, correctly configured, and ready to install. You will work at the intersection of hardware, IT, and logistics: sourcing components, preparing and flashing machines, managing stock levels, and building the pipelines and processes that let Inbolt scale its deliveries as we grow globally. Responsibilities Own and monitor stock levels for PC controllers, cables, and 3D cameras, anticipating needs from the deployment and sales pipeline to avoid shortages Set up simple, reliable stock tracking and reordering processes, keeping records up to date after every delivery Flash and prepare PC controllers before shipment Package hardware so it travels safely and arrives ready to use Organize and coordinate shipments to customer sites and deployment teams worldwide Identify and qualify new hardware references and suppliers, building 2nd-source options for cables and PC controllers to reduce risk and cost Negotiate and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers Own and improve the PC controller flashing pipeline (including servers), automating and documenting the process while working with engineering to keep it aligned with product updates Preferred Experience What we are looking for Inbolt values end-to-end ownership, high rigor, and a hands-on curiosity. We move fast while staying precise, with a proactive, autonomous, results-driven mindset and strong collaboration with engineering teams. Preferred Experience Bac+3 in a technical field (IT, electronics, logistics, or equivalent), with 3+ years of hands-on experience in hardware operations, IT deployment, or supply chain Proven ability to own end-to-end processes — from sourcing and stock management to final delivery on customer sites Strong hands-on skills in IT hardware setup, Linux-based flashing/imaging, and basic scripting/automation Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, juggling logistics, IT, and supplier relationships simultaneously Fluent in English; French is a plus given daily interactions with the Paris team Additional Plus Experience with shipping/logistics for international deliveries (customs, carriers, incoterms) Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash) to automate stock tracking or flashing pipelines Prior experience in a startup or hardware-adjacent role (electronics, robotics, IT services) Recruitment process First motivation call with HR (20 min) Case study / technical interview with the engineering team (1h) Stakeholder interview (30 min) Cultural fit interview with the founders (30 min) Who are they? Founded in France, Inbolt builds real-time robot guidance software powered by 3D vision and AI. Our flagship system pairs a 3D camera on the robot with Inbolt Studio to adapt to variation on the line and execute precise motions without heavy reprogramming. Based in Paris with offices in Detroit and Tokyo, we work with leading manufacturers (Stellantis, Ford, Beko, Toyota and others). Today, the technology runs in 100+ factories worldwide and delivers payback in 6–12 months. Backed by €20M in funding and selected for French Tech 2030, Inbolt is building a new generation of European industrial AI.