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Job Description

The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off-grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating Smartphone assembly systems including the HVAC system, 3 phase electrical system, troubleshooting, conducting smartphone repairs, and reworks, and implementing process improvements to increase output on the production line.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Main activities that are undertaken by the jobholder and are reflective of the most important features of the job.

Maintain production equipment & Machines

• Undertake Tests, Inspection, and Maintenance of a wide range of line electromechanical equipment and accessories including Motors, Compressor, Conveyors & control panels to ensure they are in functional order prior to and/ or after use.
• Diagnose problems in the production line equipment and provide necessary recommendations and training
• Work with external third parties to diagnose repair & maintain HVAC, Single & 3 Phase circuits & Structured cabling networks
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in an energy-efficient and safe manner, and downtime is reduced to a minimum by anticipation of necessary repairs, keeping records of past operating experience
• General fault finding and repair to Electrical systems, sanity ware, and drainage.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive callouts in all assembly lines on all associated electrical equipment, general fault finding, and repairs to electrical assets and services
• Maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems
• Calibration & resetting of process equipment & machines

Process Improvement & Creating solutions to problems

• Provide technical and engineering skills to resolve operational issues while meeting objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity
• Solve problems that arise in planning, prioritizing, organizing, directing/facilitating action, and evaluating performance.
• Use systematic processes of collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
• Develops and maintains specialized knowledge of current and emerging technologies
• Explore new technology solutions to be able to provide solutions out of the box
• Analyzes and develops resolutions for problems involving availability and/or performance at the system level
• Conduct regular training of assembly line workers as needed.
• Actively promote process improvement to ensure compliance with industry standards and Regulations
• Identification of subsequent changes to manufacturing and assembly drawings as necessary

Testing & Repair of mobile devices

• Inspecting electrical components during and after the product installation
• Replace parts and repair faults in mobile phones.
• Deconstruct mobile devices to analyze faults, perform the replacement or recycle parts
• Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step-by-step repair instructions/manuals, troubleshooting information, and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Documentation

• The identification and/or generation of all documentation related to the integration of new products into the production environment.
• Generate and implement operating procedures and work instructions
• Maintain written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
• The identification and/or generation of all documentation related to the integration of new products into the production environment
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), to document and present information.

Upholding Safety

• Ensure all safe systems of work are employed for workshop-based tasks to ensure high standards of health & safety in the workplace are maintained
• Design, optimize and ensure processes meet requirements for standards, safety, and datelines.

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Degree in BEng/BSc. in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering 
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in electrical & Electronics or Mechanical operations
• Ability to communicate technical information on a regular basis, both verbally and in writing
• Well-versed with the various systems, tools, and procedures used in testing & failure analysis
• Experience in using or a desire to learn the required software.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.
• Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
• Good skills in CAD
• Good attitude towards acquiring new knowledge
• Able to work under pressure and tight datelines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Hands-On experience working with embedded systems
• Experience in troubleshooting computers (RS232, Ethernet, drivers)

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’ or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.

To Apply:
https://jobs.lever.co/m-kopa/be436304-d6e3-4584-92d6-d14e5ac3e03f