Electrical Test Engineer Intern at SunCulture Kenya Ltd

About The Role

SunCulture has reached an exciting phase in its development and is poised for significant growth. The organization needs an Electrical Test Engineer Intern who is responsible for understanding the technical requirements of various projects and programs within Research & Development, drafting and executing test plans, and preparing detailed test reports for all key stakeholders.

Note: This role requires frequent travel and applicants should be comfortable with relocation to SunCulture’s R&D Office in Nanyuki.

Key Responsibilities

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

Does This Sound Like You?

1. 6 months of experience in embedded systems firmware and hardware testing
2. BEng/BSc.in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering
3. Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with embedded systems (hardware and firmware)

Hardware

1. Understanding of fundamental principles of solar energy gathering and converting;
2. Basic knowledge of DC/DC converter topology and principles of operation;
3. Skills in probing PCBs for issues & experience working with multimeters and oscilloscopes
4. Ability to read and understand PCB schematics;
5. Eagle CAD experience is a plus;

Firmware

1. Ability to log firmware issues (maintain a bug tracker), troubleshoot and provide feedback to the embedded systems engineering team;
2. Basic experience with flashing different types of devices - ESP32, Atmel AVR, NRF51/52, etc.
3. Atmel AVR and ESP32 debugging experience is a plus;
4. Understanding of hardware requirements and design considerations for off-grid solar energy systems
5. Experience working in the off-grid solar sector; solar water pumping systems a plus
6. Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse team members
7. Excellent task prioritization and time management skills
8. A proven record of ability to work with minimal supervision
9. Able to fluently communicate in English; Swahili is a plus
10. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to plan, organize, and execute to meet deadlines in a fast-evolving environment
11. Strong verbal and written communication skills