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Plant Operator I (Powertrain and EE Systems) - 8 PositionsNew!

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Jinja, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/20/2026
14 days left

Employer / Company

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) logo
Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)
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Description (Public)

The Plant Operator I (Powertrain and EE Systems) handles the mechanical and electrical integration of vehicle powertrain and electrics from battery and drive motor mounting to harness termination and control unit calibration across the Chassis and Trim lines.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Mount high-voltage batteries, drive motors and thermal management systems on the production line.
  • Terminate complex high-voltage and low-voltage wiring harnesses to approved specifications.
  • Configure and calibrate onboard control units, ECUs and vehicle networks.
  • Validate powertrain and electrical integration across Body, Chassis and Trim stations.
  • Carry out fluid filling and diagnostic testing of assembled vehicles.
  • Work to approved engineering specifications, production schedules and QHSE standards.
  • Support continuous improvement of productivity, quality and operational excellence in the division.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework (UVQF) Level II, National Certificate or Craft/Artisan Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Installation Craft Practice, Automotive Electrics and Electronics, or Electronics and Electronic Component Repair.
  • Artisans with Practically Acquired Skills in automotive electrical wiring or electrical equipment installation are also eligible.
  • At least two years of practical experience with vehicle electrical and electronic systems, wiring harness installation or ECU configuration is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Configure, calibrate and validate vehicle electrical and electronic architectures, ECUs and onboard networks.
  • Read, interpret and apply wiring diagrams, harness layouts and schematics during installation and testing.
  • Use diagnostic tools and software for EE configuration, calibration and fault finding.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for resolving electrical faults found during testing.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out, isolation and PPE.
  • Operate assigned diagnostic and configuration equipment and perform routine inspections.

How to Apply

About Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC)
Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is a Ugandan automotive company focused on developing mobility solutions and supporting local industrial growth in the transport sector. Kiira Motors Corporation or KMC is a State Enterprise in Uganda established to champion the Development of the Domestic Automotive Value Chain for job and wealth creation and commercialize the Kiira Electric Vehicle Project

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