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Solar Panda is a social enterprise providing smart, low-cost solar power to communities across Africa, enabling families and small businesses to flourish and grow. Our high-quality solutions provide customers living without electricity access to clean, safe and sustainable solar energy through a unique rent-to-own business model. Customer...
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Assistant Product Engineer
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Expérience
Localisation
Job Field Engineering / Technical
Profil recherché
We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Product Engineer to support the development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda’s product portfolio, including Solar Home Systems, Control Units, TVs, solar panels, batteries, and related accessories. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving product performance, and working across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 to 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.
Personal Attributes
Compétences requises
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
High attention to detail, accountability, and integrity.
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Method of Application
If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV to RecruitmentKE@solarpanda.com on or before 31st July 2026 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ki
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