Hardware Operations Intern

About P&P Optica P&P Optica (PPO) is using brand new technology to transform an old industry that affects everyone on the planet: the food industry. We apply a complex and highly sophisticated mix of hardware, software and huge datasets to improve both the safety and quality of the food we eat. PPO is on a mission to become the world's leading food information company. We are moving beyond simple detection to provide real-time, actionable insights that help food processors optimize yield, reduce waste, and ensure safety at a global scale. We’re a truly diverse team in every sense of the word, and our team is incredibly smart. Our culture is respectful and caring. PPO is a well-funded, scaling company with opportunities for career growth in every part of the organization. If you’re looking for an opportunity to tackle challenging problems that affect everyone on the planet, PPO is the place for you. Location This role is an in-office fixed-term contract role, where you’ll work from PPO’s office in Waterloo Ontario. Compensation The salary range for this fixed-term contract role is $20 - $23 per hour CAD. The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors, including: Relevant skills and experience: We assess each candidate's background, achievements, and demonstrated capabilities. Internal equity: We strive to maintain consistency and fairness across roles within our organization, aligning compensation with existing team members in comparable roles. We are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring process and welcome conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process. What You’ll Get To Do This posting is for a current vacancy within our hardware team. Focused on the integrity of our production data and supply chain architecture, this role centers on migrating, organizing, and managing the critical data required to align Engineering specifications with our Production environment. As a key member of the Hardware team, this role is heavily focused on the migration of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and vendor data into NetSuite. You will be responsible for interpreting engineering requirements, refining data structures, and executing inventory reconciliation to ensure our digital records perfectly match our physical assets. This is a multidisciplinary, hands-on role with time split between the production floor, inventory storage, and your desk. It is a critical part of our immediate production scaling and long-term operational success. In this role, your responsibilities and duties will include: Data Migration & Alignment Support the migration and verification of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and vendor information into NetSuite, ensuring 100% alignment with Engineering specifications. Inventory Systems Management Update and standardize part numbers within our physical inventory storage and digital tracking systems. Inventory Reconciliation Perform comprehensive inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure physical stock matches digital records. Production Support : Assist in the hands-on assembly and kitting of parts required to fulfill active sales orders. Process Optimization Assist the Production team in identifying bottlenecks in the production reporting process and implementing more efficient data entry workflows. Helping the team leverage AI and automation to improve BOM and inventory management Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the Hardware team to validate technical specifications and sourcing details for all components AI Collaboration: Uses AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, documentation, analysis, and workflow efficiency. Evaluates AI-generated output critically, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and alignment with company standards. Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to continuously learn and adopt new technologies that improve how work is performed. Skills & Experience Currently enrolle…

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