POSITION: EV Testing & Validation Technician / Engineer

LOCATION: NAIROBI

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer in Electric 2&3 Wheelers offering continued renewable energy technology solutions through excellent customer service is looking for a skilled EV Testing & Validation Technician / Engineer to join their team.

JOB PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and validating electric vehicle systems, including batteries, powertrains, motors, and control systems. You will play a key role in ensuring vehicle performance, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute testing and validation plans for electric vehicle 2wh & 3wh vehicles, components and systems based on engineering requirements
• Conduct vehicle-level testing for range, efficiency, acceleration, thermal performance management, and safety compliance.
• Log the CAN data during on road testing, update the test records, analyse test results and provide detailed reports.
• Conduct EV Vehicle and component-level testing including battery, motor, power electronics, and charging systems.
• Perform validation tests on EV software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug EV subsystems. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Development, Production) for validation efforts.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with industry standards and regulations (ISO, SAE, etc.)
• Maintain test equipment and setups. - Identify and report issues, track them through resolution.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND TRAITS

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field at least one year of experience in automotive testing/validation, preferably with electric vehicles. Or Certifications in testing or validation related to EV systems.
• Familiarity with industry standard CAN basics understanding, CAN tool & Software’s. Need to have Valid driver's license and ability to operate test vehicles.
• Experience with handling of Electric & Electronics measurement equipment like digital multimeter, Clamp meter, Oscilliscope & Data acquisition system.
• knowledge of electric vehicle systems (battery, powertrain, charging, etc
• Knowledge of automotive testing methodology, standards and regulations
• Ability to log & analyse the CAN vehicle, Battery CAN bus data and generate report.
• Proficiency in any one of industry standard CAN tool like PCAN, CAN AnalystII, Vector etc. or other testing tools.
• Proficiency in any one of CAN data logging software like Busmaster or CANtest or PCAN View or CAN analyser or CANoe.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Need to have Valid driver's license and ability to operate test vehicles.

All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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