Electronics and Electrical Technician

About KOKO Networks

KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,200+ employees across East Africa & India. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth. Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel; and (3) KOKO Club, a tech-enabled, direct-to-consumer, instant fulfillment retail platform operated in partnership with neighborhood retailers. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC.

This job focuses on the electrical and electronics systems of the products/machines being developed. You will be responsible for the setting up and maintenance of the electrical and electronics of the machines. The tasks cover all stages of the product development cycle from the design stage all the way to the implementation and deployment. You will communicate with the senior electronics engineer, providing feedback on findings or test outcomes as well as receiving instructions or guidance from the senior engineer on how to carry out certain tasks. You will be expected to carry out troubleshooting of the electrical wiring and electronics equipment when faults occur and fix the issue where possible. In case of difficulty, provide information that is clear enough to enable the senior engineer to analyze and assist in resolving the fault.

What you will do

Troubleshoot electrical wiring and electronic circuit boards and report issues identified.

Install the firmware on a microcontroller and document issues observed when running the firmware.

Setting up and testing electrical/electronics hardware changes, document your work and clearly communicate your findings

Identifying/sourcing suitable electrical/electronic components guided by specifications provided by the senior electronics engineer.

What you will bring to KOKO

Diploma in Engineering / Bachelors in Engineering: Electrical & Electronics Engineering as specialization (Telecommunications Engineering can be considered)

Experience- Minimum 3 years

Background- Must have worked in installing/commissioning and/or maintenance of electrical and electronics systems. Experience in product design would be an advantage.

Industry- Home appliances, Lab equipment, Consumer electronics, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Automotive, Solar energy, or other relevant industries

Understanding of electrical schematics and basic electrical wiring concepts

Must be able to communicate well in English.

Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus

Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work

Group Mediclaim Insurance for you and your dependants

21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave

Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses

The right equipment for the job

We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.

KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!