About KOKO Networks
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate technology company with a team of 1,000+ staff across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest-growing markets. Our core lines of business are: KOKO Fuel, a clean, affordable, and renewable bioethanol household cooking solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and KOKO Climate, which retails the certified emissions reductions that are generated by transitioning households from deforestation-based charcoal and other dirty fuels to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by the Financial Times and the IFC, and, in 2022, KOKO received the Keeling Curve Prize for climate impact.
Your Role
- As a Sr. Technician, Prototyping at KOKO, you'll be the hands-on expert responsible for bringing our consumer hardware designs to life. You'll work closely with the design and engineering teams, translating their 3D models and drawings into functional prototypes. Your role is central to the product development process, covering everything from assembling components and maintaining workshop machinery to performing quality checks and logging test observations. Your practical skills and "can-do" attitude will be critical in tackling challenging and demanding prototyping requirements to help us create a robust and reliable final product
What You Will Do
- As a Sr. Technician, Prototyping, you will be responsible for building mock-ups and prototypes for KOKO’s consumer-facing products
- Your work begins upon receiving 3D models or drawings from the design engineers, or when you receive components from suppliers
- You will assemble prototypes using 3D-printed, CNC-machined, and/or soft-tooled components according to the specifications provided by design engineers
- You will maintain the in-house 3D printing machinery and the metal fabrication and machining workshop
- Perform basic quality checks and inspections to ensure prototypes match their designs
- Participate in review meetings with design engineers to develop prototyping strategies for various projects and products
- Interact with design engineers and suppliers for prototyping coordination
- Coordinate with the sourcing team to ensure the quality and timely delivery of prototype components
- Perform basic tests on assembled products according to test plans developed by design and quality engineers
- Log test observations and assist in creating test reports
What You Will Bring To KOKO
- ITI-Fitter / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Diploma in Tool & Die Making
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in building prototypes for a similar industry
- Experience working with 3D-printed parts and various other rapid prototyping techniques
- Strong understanding of reading 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Practical knowledge of using measuring instruments such as height gauges, bore gauges, and calipers
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and a "can-do" attitude
- The ability to work with very challenging and demanding requirements for building and troubleshooting prototypes
- Operating knowledge of basic workshop machinery such as lathes, milling, and drilling machines
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of basic computer programs like Excel, PowerPoint, and email
- Ability to generate inspection reports independently
What We Offer
- We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organization where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having a high impact through their work
- Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus
- Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work
- Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)
- 21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave
- Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses
- The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop
