Hardware QA Technician Internship

About KOKO Networks

KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate technology company with 1,000+ employees across East Africa, India, and Europe. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business are: (1) KOKO Fuel, a clean bioethanol cooking solution delivered to over one million households in Kenya and Rwanda via networks of agents with smart fuel ATMs; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions earned from switching households from deforestation-based fuels to a sustainable alternative. In 2021, KOKO was recognized as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by the Financial Times and the International Finance Corporation.

Your Role

We are looking for an intern to join our Hardware Quality Assurance team here at KOKO! This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious about hardware systems and passionate about quality. Our QA team ensures that our in-house designed hardware products — from smart fuel dispensers to embedded systems — meet high standards of reliability, safety, and performance through structured lab and field validation.

The core project for this internship will be owning the lab maintenance and setup and running core tests and building documentation around the testing.

What You Will Do

You will work alongside experienced hardware QA engineers and technicians to support product validation and testing activities.

• Assist in setting up and executing structured hardware test plans in lab and field environments.
• Operate standard lab tools and measurement equipment under supervision (multimeters, power supplies, environmental chambers, etc.).
• Document observations, test results, and deviations clearly and accurately.
• Learn and follow lab safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to identify anomalies and escalate issues.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts in improving test documentation, procedures, and data accuracy.
• This is a hands-on role designed to help you build technical and analytical skills while learning how hardware systems are validated in a production-grade QA environment.

What You Will Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline
• Basic familiarity with electro-mechanical systems
• Use of lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
• Safe handling and assembly of mechanical and electronic components
• Basic data analysis using spreadsheets or simple dashboards

Other skills:

• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and engage with testing processes
• Good written and verbal communication
• A team mindset and willingness to follow instructions carefully

Nice to Have

• Experience with basic CAD or 3D modeling tools
• Exposure to electronics debugging or soldering
• Familiarity with test documentation or structured testing methods
• Interest in IoT-connected hardware or smart energy solutions

The core project for this internship will be owning the lab maintenance and setup and running core tests and building documentation around the testing.

KOKO is a highly collaborative environment that fosters creative problem-solving across multiple streams of product delivery. This role is located at our Nairobi, Kenya office.

KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!