Hardware Development Industrial Attachment

Job Title: Hardware Development Attaché
Location: On-site with occasional field work
Employment Type: Attachment/Internship
Department: Technology Development and Innovation
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Salary: KES 20,000 per month

About Us:

Synnefa🌱 is an innovative ag-tech startup dedicated to transforming agriculture through smart, climate-resilient solutions. We provide end-to-end solutions that integrate smart greenhouses, FarmShield IoT sensors, and FarmCloud record-keeping software to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Our mission is to empower farmers with technology that simplifies farming and increases incomes.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Hardware Development attaché with a solid foundation in electronics and embedded systems to join our hardware engineering team. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Computer Engineering (ECE), or Mechatronics Engineering, and be eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world product development.

This role will involve PCB design, firmware development, mechanical casing design, and hands-on prototyping for our innovative hardware solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the design, development, and testing of our products from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

PCB Design

• Create and maintain schematic diagrams and PCB layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical and safety standards.

Firmware Development

• Optimize code for low-power applications.
• Write, test, and debug firmware for microcontrollers
• Work with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, MQTT, and LoRa.

Mechanical & Casing Design

• Create 3D models of hardware enclosures using Fusion 360(or similar CAD tools)
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility of designs.
• Perform design iterations based on test feedback.

Testing & Validation

• Assist in assembling prototypes and conducting functional tests.
• Document test procedures, results, and recommended improvements.
• Support hardware troubleshooting and debugging.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for hardware and firmware designs.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in EEE, ECE, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Basic to intermediate experience with EasyEDA for PCB design.
• Basic to intermediate experience with Fusion 360 or similar for casing design.
• Familiarity with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals (digital and analog circuits).
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with 3D printing for rapid prototyping.
• Exposure to IoT hardware design.
• Knowledge of RF modules and sensors integration.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Synnefa🌱 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, and we strive to make all employment decisions based on merit, potential, and company needs.