Real devices.

Built fast.

Built cheap.

We took software developers.

Put them on a factory floor.

Handed them wire strippers.

And told them:

If it wastes labor — automate it.

If it risks loss — eliminate it.

If it costs too much — redesign it.

We believe in a new kind of engineer:

One who can:

  • Write code

  • Wire a panel

  • Mount a motor

  • And calculate payback

We don’t build automation for prestige.

We build automation that pays for itself in six months.

Or we give you your money back.

Our engineers learn hands-on electrical, mechanical and automation skills in a live factory environment, which offers opportunities to take apart industrial equipment and learn how it works. Then put it back together. We use salvaged parts wherever possible, our engineers stripping industrial machines of useful components.

our services

  • Custom Automated Devices

    Our custom devices save businesses money by using motion technology to enable employees to work more efficiently in a workspace that is low on distractions and high on feedback and rewards.

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    BuildShift Audio Repair

    With our expertise in electronics and controls, and our hands-on resourcefulness, we can solve electrical problems of any kind, including those of musical instruments and sound equipment.

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    Commercial Refrigeration Repair

    Every refrigeration issue is an emergency. Try us first. If we can fix your problem, we’ll do so faster and cheaper than the competition. Trust BuildShift to get your fridge or chiller up and running fast.