Applied Minds, LLC

Applied Minds, LLCJob Location US-CA-BurbankOverview The Help Desk Administrator will provide support and administration to Applied Minds employees & infrastructure, which includes monitoring and managing incoming help desk requests, maintaining inventory, setting up new users, maintaining network equipment & servers and assisting the IT team with projects as needed.Responsibilities Manage IT inventory, ordering, and deployment of hardware and softwareInstall and maintain PC and Mac desktop and laptop hardware and softwareIdentify user needs, resolving technical issues and provide appropriate user trainingTroubleshoot issues for internal and remote usersManage Active Directory User Accounts, Exchange Online Mailboxes, and end user computing environmentsAssist with meeting room AV, presentations, and video conferencesManage VoIP PhonesMonitor system use, performance, device capacities and statusManage mobile devices, all operating systemsManage the add/delete/change process for our facility security access systemAssist with network management using Cisco & Meraki hardwareAssist with Windows & Linux servers as neededAssist with cloud applications & infrastructure on Office 365 & Amazon Web Services EC2Assist with maintaining and updating documentation and procedures as neededAll other duties as assignedQualifications 1-3 years help desk experience in a mixed computing environmentBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field a plusExperience troubleshooting PC, Mac, Android and iOS issuesTechnical experience with desktop operating systems (Windows, OSX, & Linux)Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows ServerUnderstanding of networking fundamentals: VPN, firewalls, routing, & switchingFlexibility and ability to handle multiple priorities proactively and effectivelyApplied Minds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and as such make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.PI103121089

Applied Minds, LLCJob Location US-CA-BurbankOverview The Buyer reports to the Director of Purchasing and works closely with the company Co-Founders and Project Managers. This position sources and buys unique, special order, or one-of-a-kind high-technology equipment and supplies at the lowest costs. Responsibilities include locating the best goods and services, choosing suppliers and vendors, and negotiating purchase prices and contracts.Responsibilities Promptly attend to procurement requests in online procurement queueCreate, maintain and manage purchase orders in databaseUpdate/maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.Perform quick yet thorough research on the commodity or service to be purchasedIdentify and locate products for purchase. Items most typically sourced include:Audio/visual systems and componentsMultimedia development and display systemsApplication softwareComputer hardware and componentsMachine shop equipment and suppliesTheatrical equipment and suppliesAutomotive systemsElectrical, electro-optical, electro-mechanical and electronic systemsInquire, examine, and test, as needed, to make the best selection decisionsIdentify/contact vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedulePrepare purchase orders and bid requestsReview bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authorityProvide outstanding service to our internal customers/project managers and peersBuild and maintain successful relationships with a broad array of vendorsDiscuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.Coordinate with Accounting on invoice approvalsReview and maintain knowledge of contracts, bids, proposals, vendor agreements, dealer arrangements and OEM contracts.Drive the effectiveness and efficiency of our purchasing process. Be a problem solver, make recommendations and be flexible.Coordinate with mailroom on deliveries Qualifications 3-5 years of purchasing experience in technology environment (preferably fast-paced with tight project deadlines)Strong purchasing systems and process knowledge and expertiseExcellent negotiation skills and track record of cost savingsDeep sourcing experience with specialty, high value, low volume items, (preferably in a rapid prototyping R&D environment)Ability to understand and articulate the requirements and specifications of purchasing requests and engage effectively with vendorsStrong teamwork and customer interface skillsExperience with Costpoint 7 is preferred Applied Minds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and as such make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.PI103369818

Applied Minds, LLCJob Location US-CA-BurbankOverview The Software and Robotic Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing control software for embedded systems as well as autonomous, semi-autonomous, and tele-operated systems.Responsibilities Work closely with other engineering disciplines to build prototype robotic solutionsContribute to all aspects of robotics software from sensor acquisition to drive system controlDesign and implement robust system architecture, working with software, electrical, and mechanical engineers and managersSupport remote field testing and customer site visits as neededAll other duties as assigned Qualifications C / C++ / Python development skills in an embedded environmentStrong Linux and QNX configuration and debugging experienceData Acquisition experience from a variety of platforms/protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, SDIO, I2S, USB, etc)Embedded and/or mobile systems experience (ARM, Tegra, etc)Creative/Hacker attitude, able to get things done with minimal time/resourcesTop Secret Clearance preferred Applied Minds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and as such make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.PI103039997