Assistant Product Engineer
2026-07-15T13:26:23+00:00
Solar Panda
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https://solarpanda.com/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Marketing, Sales and Service
Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Product Engineer to support the development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda’s product portfolio, including Solar Home Systems, Control Units, TVs, solar panels, batteries, and related accessories. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving product performance, and working across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda products.
- Plan and execute product testing, validation, and prototype evaluations.
- Investigate product failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Drive product quality and reliability improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide technical support for operations, refurbishment, customer support, and other internal teams.
- Coordinate engineering projects and support new product introductions.
- Maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and product specifications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 to 8 years’ experience in product engineering, electronics engineering, renewable energy, embedded systems, or consumer electronics.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or international suppliers is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of electronic hardware, embedded systems, solar products, batteries, and consumer electronics.
- Experience with product testing, reliability engineering, engineering change management, and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Python for technical data analysis is desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail, accountability, and integrity.
- Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda products.
- Plan and execute product testing, validation, and prototype evaluations.
- Investigate product failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Drive product quality and reliability improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide technical support for operations, refurbishment, customer support, and other internal teams.
- Coordinate engineering projects and support new product introductions.
- Maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and product specifications.
- Product testing
- Quality assurance
- Solar hardware optimization
- Electronic hardware
- Embedded systems
- Solar products
- Batteries
- Consumer electronics
- Product testing
- Reliability engineering
- Engineering change management
- Root cause analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Python
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Project management
- Organizational abilities
- Communication skills
- Collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 to 8 years’ experience in product engineering, electronics engineering, renewable energy, embedded systems, or consumer electronics.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or international suppliers is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of electronic hardware, embedded systems, solar products, batteries, and consumer electronics.
- Experience with product testing, reliability engineering, engineering change management, and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Python for technical data analysis is desirable.
JOB-6a578a7f50347
Vacancy title:
Assistant Product Engineer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Marketing, Sales and Service, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]
Jobs at:
Solar Panda
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Product Engineer to support the development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda’s product portfolio, including Solar Home Systems, Control Units, TVs, solar panels, batteries, and related accessories. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving product performance, and working across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of Solar Panda products.
- Plan and execute product testing, validation, and prototype evaluations.
- Investigate product failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Drive product quality and reliability improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide technical support for operations, refurbishment, customer support, and other internal teams.
- Coordinate engineering projects and support new product introductions.
- Maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and product specifications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 to 8 years’ experience in product engineering, electronics engineering, renewable energy, embedded systems, or consumer electronics.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or international suppliers is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of electronic hardware, embedded systems, solar products, batteries, and consumer electronics.
- Experience with product testing, reliability engineering, engineering change management, and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Python for technical data analysis is desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail, accountability, and integrity.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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