We are looking for a Electronic Product Test Engineer for our Electric Mobility team based at our HQ in Nairobi.

Our Engineering Test Team is validating all the Electronic products that M-KOPA sells. Embedded products designed and manufactured by M-KOPA include battery management systems, and additional OEM products such as EV charging stations and electric motorcycles.

We encourage creativity and welcome any ideas on how to improve our product or designs. You'll get involved at all stages of the microcontroller development lifecycle, get a chance to work with GPS tracking, IoT and our customers directly.

Overview

Develop and execute test plans and strategies for the different products in the portfolio, such as IoT Battery Management System, Charging Stations, electric motorcycles, and batteries.

Identifying and analysing issues found during testing, and then working with the relevant cross-functional teams to develop appropriate solutions. Creating suitable documentation in line with all the relevant regulations.

·You should research and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and contribute to the improvement of our test methodologies and tools.

Expertise

We need 2-3 years of experience in electronic product testing and validation, preferably with a focus on embedded IoT systems, batteries, or electric mobility (or similar).

Coupled to excellent problem-solving skills when working with complex issues, striving to get to the root cause during the troubleshooting of hardware and firmware.

Good hands on exp with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Any familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to batteries, battery management systems, electric vehicle and solar systems would be an asset as would additional qualifications.

Why M-KOPA

We are a diverse and inclusive company that empowers our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

You will be reporting to the Test Manager and working with a diverse team from across the globe, this role is based on-site at our Head Office in Nairobi.

If the above is of interest to you, please apply and join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.