Manufacturing

Repair Technician

Ignite Energy Access·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 30, 2026

Job Purpose/Mission

  • The Technical Operations section under the Operations Department aims to serve IGNITE customers with the best quality of its technical products. The Tech-Ops Repair Officer is responsible for the Incoming Quality Checks (IQC), Dis/assembly, Repair and Refurbishments of IEA K products (SHS, appliances and components) as per defined processes and procedures, for timely delivery against distribution targets. Additional duties include workshop management, tools management, inventory control of work-in-progress items and spare components and first level maintenance and servicing of facility's electrical infrastructure. Conduct any additional technical task as prioritized and instructed by the direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Achieving targeted weekly, monthly and quarterly requirements in terms of conducting IQCs for incoming shipments, assembling new systems, refurbished items and repaired items
  • Manage and monitor accurate performance of workshop tools: Testjigs, Testers (panel, battery), Soldering stations, Flashers and Multimeters, Battery recovery machines, Inverters, Power supplies, Float & "Desulfation" stands and other related tools.
  • Maintain and improve workshop activities and facilities; follow and adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
  • Categorize and properly document all the tested returned system parts to ensure data accuracy (Physical and PAYGEE)

Experience and Qualifications

  • 3 year of working experience in technical roles related to IEA K Technical Operations (Solar technology, Battery technology, Solar controllers, Solar Panels and Test equipment)
  • Hands-on experience in accurate soldering and other required repair services
  • Experience with operational improvement techniques (Kaizen and 5S, 6 Sigma, etc.) is a plus
  • Very good organizational and interpersonal skills and team player
  • University degree or Diploma in Renewables, Electronics or Electrical Engineering or similar fields.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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At a glance

Company

Ignite Energy Access

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

October 30, 2026

Created

October 12, 2026

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