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It’s the most consistent and controllable roaster available, has the lowest carbon footprint of any commercial roaster ever made, and was designed by coffee people who want a better future. Our roasting platform allows Bellwether customers to easily and responsibly source green coffee from incredible coffee farms around the world, expertly roast using artisan-crafted roast profiles, and share fresh, delicious coffee!\nAbout this Role\nThis role will report to the Director of Hardware Engineering and be responsible for hands-on support of electro-mechanical assembly, integration, and troubleshooting in both production and R&D environments. This position is ideal for motivated candidates with strong mechanical and electrical skills who are eager to develop their skills. 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