Electronics Engineer
We are looking for an electronics engineer with a broad understanding of electromechanical systems to lead Ampersand's electrical engineering team.
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Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.
About Ampersand
Ampersand has grown from a tiny, bootstrapped R&D garage project in 2018 into East Africa's leading electric vehicle operation, with a team of over 120 staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and we plan to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa electric by 2030. We are rapidly scaling our operations, and we are looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth. Currently, we have three offices in different cities, Kigali, Nairobi and Berlin.
About the role
As part of this mission, Ampersand requires high-tech equipment and complex financing in order to leap-frog the old transport system. Ampersand manufactures electric 2-wheelers, lithium battery packs and charge/swap stations in Kigali. We require someone with a broad understanding of electro mechanical systems that can assist with all aspects of the vehicle drive train R&D including but not limited to working with high power inverters and DC motors as well as low-voltage battery systems. We work hands-on and require our employees to have rapid prototyping skills.
- Solid/demonstrable understanding of power electronics
- Solid/demonstrable understanding of battery systems and BMS systems.
- Solid/demonstrable understanding of PCB design and prototyping
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Some CAD/CAM/FEA skills (Altium knowledge preferred)
- Draw and understand electronic schematics
- Understanding of low level communication protocols (CANBus, I2C, UART)
- Experience in troubleshooting and a good theoretical knowledge base to draw from.
- Power Electronics, Control System classes [Grad level]
- A strong work ethic, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges
- Out of the box thinker, able to boil down complex problems into simple designs
- Fantastic communicator
- Good comprehension of Matlab and Excel
- Programming skills and real time systems knowledge is a huge plus
Timing
ASAP
Compensation
A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates.
Job location
This role will be based in Berlin, Germany or Kigali, Rwanda
- Locations
- Kigali , Berlin
Perks
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A competitive compensation package that commensurate with experience including health insurance and relocation support.
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A rare opportunity to make an impact in the world with a fast-growing start-up
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Connect and collaborate with engaging colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Workplace & culture
At Ampersand, we like to get our hands dirty, we enjoy adventures and are open minded. We are kind and caring, and we are driven by social impact. Everyone on our team, from top leadership down to the security guard, is driven by one purpose - improving the lives of millions of Moto taxi drivers across the region and saving the planet. This ambitious goal is impossible to achieve if you are also not having fun!
About Ampersand Electric Motorcycles
Ampersand is an energy and mobility startup headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. We‘re achieving the world’s first true mass-market shift to electric vehicles, a vital tipping point in the fight against climate change.
East Africa’s 5 million moto taxi drivers are some of the hardest working people on the planet. Many days these drivers work more than 13 hours yet end up with little money in their pockets. Our energy and vehicle service platforms offer savings that can double a driver’s income.
Our electric motorcycles offer superior performance than the petroleum bikes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 75%. Converting one of Rwanda’s petrol motorbikes to electric is the equivalent the carbon captured by 128 trees.
In order to accomplish all this, we are building a world class team of mission-driven innovators, engineers, and managers that are ready to serve humbly and address the hard problems.
Electronics Engineer
We are looking for an electronics engineer with a broad understanding of electromechanical systems to lead Ampersand's electrical engineering team.
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