Quality Check Intern, Hardware

About the Role

The Quality Control Intern – Hardware is responsible for ensuring all recording rigs are in optimal condition before and after field deployment. This role is critical for preventing data loss and maintaining business relationships. Precision, consistency, and discipline are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound Inspection:
• Receive rigs and accessories upon return from the field.
• Inspect for physical damage, loose mounts, worn cables, and cleanliness; log findings.
• Verify all issued components are present against the checkout record; flag missing items.
• Functional QC & Test Recording:
• Power up rigs, confirming cameras function, storage is available, and devices are charged.
• Capture and review a test recording for camera alignment, footage clarity, audio, and timestamps.
• Confirm SD card integrity, data offload, and card readiness for reuse.
• Approve rigs as "field-ready" only after all checks pass.
• Outbound Approval:
• Provide final sign-off before rigs are issued to Field Officers.
• Ensure rigs are fully charged, correctly configured, and equipped with the right accessories.
• Record sign-off in the tracker for traceability.
• Fault Handling & Escalation:
• Quarantine any rig failing QC.
• Log exact faults clearly and escalate hardware issues to the Hardware/IT team.
• Follow up to ensure repaired rigs are re-checked before circulation.
• Documentation & Discipline:
• Maintain complete QC records in Google Sheets, including rig details, check status, date/time, and reasons.
• Keep QC and quarantine areas organized.
• Adhere strictly to the QC checklist without shortcuts or assumptions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mandatory Skills:
• Familiarity with technical or hardware components (e.g., phones, cameras, SD cards, cables, basic device settings).
• Basic computer knowledge, including proficiency with Google Sheets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discipline to consistently follow checklists.
• Preferred Skills:
• Exposure to device QC, hardware testing, electronics, or camera/AV equipment.
• Experience handling or tracking physical inventory/assets.
• Personal Qualities:
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Honest.
• Organized and disciplined.

Role Logistics

• On-site at the inventory hub.
• Shift-based: 6 PM to 3 AM.
• Reports to the Inventory Manager.
• Escalates hardware faults to the Hardware/IT team.