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UpEnergy is at a time of exciting growth, and rapidly expanding into new geographies and new product categories. As part of this growth, we are looking to build and execute commercial best practice across all our markets ranging from the much developed markets to our very nascent markets.
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Kampala, Uganda
UpEnergy is a social enterprise dedicated to improving lives and protecting the environment by expanding access to clean and affordable energy technologies in underserved communities, particularly across Africa. With a mission to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing health and economic outcomes, UpEnergy is recognized for its impact-driven approach and commitment to sustainability, earning credibility through verified carbon projects and partnerships with global organizations.
The company nurtures an inclusive, purpose-oriented work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact, offering flexible job opportunities and growth paths for professionals passionate about climate action and social change.
Founded in 2011, UpEnergy has evolved from distributing efficient cookstoves to scaling a diverse portfolio of clean energy products and carbon offset projects. Its business model integrates direct product delivery, carbon finance, and strong local partnerships, making it a leader in results-based climate finance. With operations in multiple countries including Uganda, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the organization continues to expand its global footprint.
UpEnergy is driven by core values of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and environmental stewardship, and its CSR initiatives focus on community empowerment, health improvement, and sustainable development. For more information, visit https://www.upenergygroup.com.
Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in EE Product Test Engineer job at UpEnergy
Full Time
Deadline:
6 Mar 2025
Job Title
EE Product Test Engineer job at UpEnergy
UpEnergy
Job Description
Job Title: EE Product Test Engineer
Organisation: UpEnergy
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
UpEnergy is seeking a skilled Electrical/Electronic (EE) Product Test Engineer to play a pivotal role in accelerating e-cooking product development and portfolio diversification. This position will serve as the primary EE knowledge resource for the engineering team. This role will report to the global Product Development Engineer and the location is Uganda.
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Deadline: 6th March 2025
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How to Apply
Electrical Product Development, Testing, and Continuous Improvement.
Coordinate all EE-related product evaluations and contribute to the issuance of final design requirements to drive iterative specification development.
Manage the execution and reporting on continuous electrical function, performance, and reliability tests for e-cooking products.
Conduct thorough research to stay updated on the latest regulatory standards and industry best practices, and develop testing procedures accordingly.
Technical Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with internal teams and OEMS to align technical requirements for new products.
Offer expertise in electrical systems during design reviews to support informed and robust decision-making.
Formally report test findings, including actionable recommendations, to design teams and engineering leadership.
Work with relevant stakeholders to investigate user reported product quality issues, and provide data driven actionable recommendations for resolution.
Support for Quality Control and After-Sales
Support the development, refinement, training, and implementation of quality control (QC) protocols.
Train technical after-sales personnel in electrical testing, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair techniques.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in electrical/electronic product development, testing, and reliability assessment, ideally in consumer electronics and/or e-cooking space.
Technical Expertise
Electrical Testing and Diagnostics
Circuit Analysis and Debugging
Understanding of analog and digital circuits, including the ability to troubleshoot circuit-level issues.
Knowledge of PCB design and layout, with experience reviewing schematics and PCB diagrams.
Familiarity with embedded systems programming tools and languages.
Energy Efficiency: Familiarity with energy efficiency optimization methods for electronic products.
Energy monitoring: Familiarity with energy data logging and reporting systems.
Compliance and Safety Standards: Familiarity with electrical safety and performance standards
Communication and Collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to engage effectively with product owners, OEMs, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical objectives.
Additional Skills
Familiarity with data analysis tools.
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to dynamic working environments.
