Assistant Product Engineer (Nairobi)

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

5–8 years’ experience in product engineering, electronics engineering, renewable energy, embedded systems, or consumer electronics.

Experience working with contract manufacturers or international suppliers is an advantage.

Strong understanding of electronic hardware, embedded systems, solar products, batteries, and consumer electronics.

Experience with product testing, reliability engineering, engineering change management, and root cause analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Python for technical data analysis is desirable

Duties and responsibilities

Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda products.

Plan and execute product testing, validation, and prototype evaluations.

Investigate product failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Drive product quality and reliability improvements throughout the product lifecycle.

Provide technical support for operations, refurbishment, customer support, and other internal teams.

Coordinate engineering projects and support new product introductions.

Maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and product specifications.