Electrical Engineer at Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation

Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,832
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 2,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Electrical Engineering Job

• Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, and chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
  Research equipment and component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times and ongoing operational costs.
• Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
• Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and equipment.
• Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools, software, etc., through reading and/or attending conferences, workshops or other training.
• Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement.
• Write reports and record data on testing techniques and specifications to assist engineers.
• Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers’ direction, using drafting instruments and computer aided design equipment.
• Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
• Develop and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts and systems.

Requirements for the Electrical Engineering Job

• Certificate/craft in Electronics or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in automated factory processing.
• A certificate in Computer application.