Field Hardware Engineer

KoBold Metals(10 months ago)

Northern Copperbelt, ZambiaOnsiteFull TimeSenior$104,769 - $142,295 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

KoBold is hiring a Field Hardware Engineer to deploy, operate, and maintain prototype hardware technologies that produce data for AI-driven mineral exploration programs in Zambia. The role supports Mingomba site operations and contributes to developing instrumentation and drilling technology that feed models used to discover battery metals. The position works closely with data scientists, engineers, and geoscientists to enable next-generation hardware deployments that accelerate resource discovery.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Engineering
CAD
Prototyping
Vendor Management
Machining
Sheet Metal
Welding
3D Printing
Electrical Systems
Cable Management

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Qualifications

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Control & Automation / Electronics & Instrumentation)

About KoBold Metals

koboldmetals.com

KoBold Metals is a data-driven mineral exploration company that combines machine learning with traditional geoscience ("AI + HI") to accelerate discovery of critical materials for the clean-energy transition. The company builds predictive models over geological, geophysical, geochemical and remote-sensing datasets to prioritize targets for field work and drilling, with a focus on battery and electrification metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and lithium. By integrating proprietary data, data science, and on-the-ground exploration teams, KoBold aims to reduce exploration risk and speed the delivery of new mineral resources, partnering with mining companies and investors worldwide.