Electromechanical Hardware Testing Engineer at Brave Venture Labs

About Our Client.

The company is revolutionising energy access for clean cooking in Africa. The company is a subsidiary of a company, which is organised as a holding company in the UK, with operational units in Kenya, Tanzania and product development and manufacturing in Hong Kong and China. They provide a reliable and low-cost supply of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) fuel for clean cooking to low-income households by using innovative smart metering and advanced distribution logistics. 

About the Role.

LPG Meters in Kenya. Ensure the reliable operation of our meters by conducing rigorous testing on current and future hardware versions, making recommendations to improve meter hardware and continuously improving the testing process. Reports to the Lead Hardware Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Test meter prototypes under development (for example, life cycle and functional testing).
• Analyze and record test results, and prepare written test reports
• Inspect parts for surface defects
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Test performance of smart meters assemblies, using test instruments such as electronic voltmeters and Alicat flow meters.
• Recommend improvements in meter software and hardware design.
• Investigate technical issues and potential tampering incidents and recommend resolutions.
• Train colleagues in repair and configuration of meters.
• Analyse daily meter performance and report issues.
• Provide technical assistance to our technicians and salespersons in the field.
• Continuously improve testing processes

SKILL SETS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 Years experience in a similar role
• Diploma/Bachelor in Electromechanical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or any related course.
• Ability to read circuit schematics and board layouts in an electric CAD program
• Knowledge of hardware (embedded hardware) and firmware interaction an advantage.
• Ability to use AutoCAD or similar mechanical design software.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to pay attention and analyse data and provide immediate feedback/report to the person responsible.
• Ability to align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
• Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies
• Ability to analyse data using excel
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Female candidates are specially encouraged to apply