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  • Posted: Mar 18, 2022
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2022
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    Since the sale of our first kit in 2013, SunCulture has been on a mission to help smallholder farmers in Africa improve both crop yields and quality. We are driven to constantly innovate and improve our technology to make solar powered irrigation solutions truly affordable for the millions of farmers on the continent
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    Electrical Test Engineer Intern

    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 root cause hardware defects and firmware bugs and track release notes
    • Identify hardware and firmware bugs, perform root cause analysis, 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?

    • 6 months of experience in embedded systems firmware and hardware testing
    • BEng/BSc.in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering
    • 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;
    • Basic 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
    • 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 meet deadlines in a fast-evolving environment
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Method of Application

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

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