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VotingWorks

Head of Hardware

$192K - $300K/yr

We now need a new Head of Hardware who can lead on Hardware Operations and Manufacturing. Our ... family members they care for, extensive hobbies, and other personal commitments that don't always ...

KOSTAL

Senior Hardware Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$104K - $139K/yr

Company Description KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our ... Position Summary The Senior Project Engineer - Hardware Electronics is responsible for the design ...

Hartville Hardware

Hardware Cashier - Part Time

Hartville, OH · On-site

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Our family of businesses includes Hartville Hardware & Lumber, the nation's largest independently owned hardware store; Hartville Kitchen, known for its homestyle meals, bakery, and 500-seat ...

KOSTAL Group

Senior Hardware Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$104K - $139K/yr

Company Description KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our ... Position Summary The Senior Project Engineer - Hardware Electronics is responsible for the design ...

KOSTAL of America, Inc.

Senior Hardware Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$104K - $139K/yr

Company Description KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our ... Position Summary The Senior Project Engineer - Hardware Electronics is responsible for the design ...

GMV

Hardware engineer

Naples, NC · On-site +1

$118K - $156K/yr

... family member.... * Join our team activities, events and sports competitions. In addition, we offer Gympass to keep you active. * No dress code! Be confortable at work * Are you coming from another ...

Dell, Inc.

Hardware Principal Engineer

Hopkinton, MA

$135K - $179K/yr

Hardware Principal Engineer Help build Dell's ruggedized servers, purpose-engineered to run ... Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations ...

Marvell

Principal Hardware Engineer, Optics

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of electrical hardware design and ... Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and ...

Marvell

Principal Hardware Engineer, Optics

San Diego, CA

$131K - $173K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of electrical hardware design and ... Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and ...

ACE Hardware

Hardware Assistant Manager

Enoch, UT · On-site

$18.86 - $20.96/hr

... your family * Flexible scheduling * Daily pay options * Opportunities for advancement ... As the Hardware Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in driving sales and ensuring ...

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How much do family hardware jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for family hardware in the United States is $24.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a family hardware store?

A family hardware store is a locally owned and operated retail establishment that sells tools, building materials, home improvement supplies, and related products. These stores are often passed down through generations within a family and are known for their personalized customer service and community involvement. Family hardware stores typically offer a wide variety of products for home maintenance, gardening, plumbing, electrical work, and DIY projects. Unlike large chain stores, they often provide expert advice and a friendly atmosphere that caters to the needs of local customers.

What is the difference between Family Hardware vs Hardware Store Associate?

AspectFamily HardwareHardware Store Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications in hardware or toolsHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service experience
Work EnvironmentSmall family-owned stores or local hardware shopsLarge retail hardware stores or chains
Employer & Industry UsageFamily-run businesses, local communitiesNational or regional retail chains, big-box stores
Common Search & ComparisonCustomer service, product knowledge, local hardwareSales, inventory management, customer assistance

Family Hardware typically refers to small, family-owned hardware stores focusing on personalized service and local community engagement. Hardware Store Associates work in larger retail environments, assisting customers with product selection and inventory. While both roles require customer service skills and hardware knowledge, Family Hardware emphasizes community relationships, whereas Hardware Store Associates often operate within a structured retail setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hardware store associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hardware Store Associate, you need strong product knowledge in hardware, basic math skills, and customer service experience, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and safety procedures is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a helpful attitude are key soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient store operations, high customer satisfaction, and a safe work environment.

What are the common challenges faced by employees working at a family-owned hardware store, and how can they be addressed?

Employees at a family-owned hardware store often face unique challenges, such as adapting to a close-knit work environment and handling a broad range of responsibilities, from assisting customers to managing inventory. Balancing personalized customer service with efficient operations can be demanding, especially during peak seasons. Open communication, flexibility, and a willingness to learn about various products are key to overcoming these challenges. Team members typically benefit from direct mentorship by experienced owners or managers, which offers opportunities for skill development and greater role variety.
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Infographic showing various Family Hardware job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,154 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Head of Hardware

VotingWorks

Remote

$192K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

About VotingWorks
Elections are the foundation of democracy, and democracy depends on elections that are broadly trusted. Over the last 20 years, public trust in the technology that powers our elections has dropped significantly. With this distrust, democracy itself is at stake. VotingWorks is a non-partisan not-for-profit building election technology that every American can trust.
This Role
VotingWorks is entering a pivotal growth phase where we're scaling up to become a national contender with deployments of voting machines in up to 10 states by 2028. We've had a fantastic Head of Hardware for the last 2.5 years, focused on hardware engineering and design. We now need a new Head of Hardware who can lead on Hardware Operations and Manufacturing. Our current Head of Hardware, will stay on as Lead Hardware Engineer.
You might be our new Head of Hardware if you know how to take us from hundreds of units to thousands and possibly tens of thousands. You will report to the Executive Director and sit on the VotingWorks Executive Team and be a key contributor to organizational strategy.
Manage all hardware functions
  • Oversee all hardware engineering and design
  • Oversee warehouse and assembly team
  • Oversee product lifecycle management (PLM)
  • Manage and expand as needed hardware operations roles (e.g. program management)
  • Provide exemplary leadership and management for a growing expert team
  • Define and implement product development stage-gate processes
Evolve and define the hardware product
  • Work closely with our Lead Hardware Engineer and our Head of Product
  • Manage the refinement of our current hardware product for scalability
  • Assist Lead Hardware Engineer on definition and roadmap of our next generation hardware products
  • Collaborate with the Compliance & Governance Partnerships Team to define and maintain quality assurance standards across suppliers, products, and manufacturing processes
Coordinate and scale up production, warehousing, and logistics with our Head of Business Operations:
  • Ensure high-quality assembly and high-security warehousing as we scale up
  • Work closely with our Head of Business Operations on the production, transportation, and delivery of our products
  • Develop the make vs. buy strategy for the product portfolio
  • Source and quality contract manufacturing (CM) partners to execute against the outsourcing strategy
Must-Haves:
  • 10+ years in Hardware roles
  • 5+ years in Hardware leadership role(s) with an emphasis on Hardware Operations, and people management experience.
  • Extensive experience in scale-up environments, building new systems from scratch and adapting existing systems as needed.
  • Deep strategic thinking & a highly collaborative work style.
Our Team
We are a small, tight-knit team. We strive to be a flat organization when it comes to ideas and input. We believe in good management, even as a small organization, so that every VotingWorks team member gets mentorship, feedback, and an opportunity for personal growth. We strive to be both confident in the skills and knowledge we each bring and humble in our interactions with each other and other stakeholders in the election space.
We've been thinking about the problems and rough edges of our democracy for a while - some of us for our whole career, others for "only" a few years. We've decided that talking about it isn't enough - we must do something. We're building actual solutions that solve real problems. If that sounds exciting, we hope you'll consider joining our team.
We're Mostly Distributed
We're a mostly distributed organization, with team members working from home in nine different states. For many of our roles, you can live anywhere you want. For some of our roles, we need you in specific geographies. If there's a geographical requirement, it's never "just to be in the same room as the rest of the team,'' it's for very clear reasons like customer need or working on physical hardware together.
This position can be anywhere in the continental US, as long as you're close to a major airport. Some travel to our current and future assembly sites is required.
We offer a flexible work schedule and we're on board with schedule flexibility: many team members have kids, pets, family members they care for, extensive hobbies, and other personal commitments that don't always conform to a strict 9-5 schedule. We get that, and we think we're a better organization if we adapt to that. We work hard, we just don't work hard on a strict schedule. With flexibility comes responsibility: you should be comfortable with significant autonomous work. And of course, in this role, you do need to be often available during times where customers can reasonably expect demos, calls.
We're Building a Diverse Team
We never discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, background, ability/disability or really anything that isn't about your actual skills.
We strive to go beyond that: we want to build a diverse organization that truly represents the people of the United States of America. We especially want to encourage women and members of under-represented groups to apply. You'll always be judged on your skills and contributions, and we know that a more diverse team in all dimensions is a better team.
A Note on Our Use of AI
We use AI in our work at VotingWorks, and we try to do so judiciously. We do not use AI for recruiting purposes, because we believe that (a) we could miss great candidates through automated AI review, and (b) the incentives are then for you to tailor your resume to AI consumption, which isn't the best way for us to get to know each other.
Your application will be reviewed by people only. We recommend a resume that is clear and to the point of your skills and experience, meant to be read by a person without automated filters.

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