Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Electrical Test Engineer - Research & Development

Key Responsibilities
• Prototype and assemble (hand solder) electronic equipment
• Use SunCulture specific tools to program control units and carry out firmware tests
• Collaborate with the product and embedded systems engineering teams to draft & execute detailed test plans
• Identify and root cause hardware defects and firmware bugs and track release notes.
• Perform flow, power, and efficiency tests for SunCulture water pumps
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized work area
• Clearly document all tests carried out and present data clearly & concisely through slide decks or written reports as needed
• Continuously update detailed changelogs to track the history of all devices under test
• Provide technical support for customers using SunCulture’s pilot products
• Transfer knowledge & train internal teams on new products when transitioning from pilot stages through commercialization

Does This Sound Like You?
• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware and hardware testing
• BEng/BSc. in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering; Masters degree a plus
• Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with embedded systems (hardware and firmware)
Hardware:
• Understanding of fundamental principles of solar energy gathering and converting;
• Basic knowledge of DC/DC converter topology and principles of operation;
• Skills in probing PCBs for issues & experience working with multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Ability to read and understand PCB schematics;
• Eagle CAD experience is a plus;
Firmware
• Ability to log firmware issues (maintain a bug tracker), troubleshoot and provide feedback to the embedded systems engineering team;
• Experience with flashing different types of devices - ESP32, Atmel AVR, NRF51/52, etc.
• Atmel AVR and ESP32 debugging experience is a plus;
• Understanding of hardware requirements and design considerations for off-grid solar energy systems
• Experience working in the off-grid solar sector; solar water pumping systems a plus
• T2 license from the Energy Regulatory Commission of Kenya is a plus
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse team members
• Excellent task prioritization and time management skills
• A proven record of ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to fluently communicate in English; Swahili is a plus
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to plan, organize, and execute to meeting deadlines in a fast-evolving environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to SunCulture Kenya Ltd on sunculture.freshteam.com to apply


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