{"id":878877,"date":"2026-03-17T19:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=878877"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:57:47","slug":"878877-octavia-carbon-instrumentation-and-control-engineer-internship","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/878877-octavia-carbon-instrumentation-and-control-engineer-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Instrumentation and Control Engineer Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ready to power a greener future?<\/strong> Join Octavia Carbon as an Instrumentation &amp; Control Intern and be instrumental in building the Global South's first Direct Air Capture technology! Y<span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">ou'll design and test critical sensor systems while earning Ksh 47,000 in Nairobi. Use your PLC skills and contribute to real climate solutions. Apply now and power a greener future!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>About Octavia Carbon:<\/h4>\n<p>Octavia Carbon is the Global South's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company dedicated to combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. We design and build low-cost DAC technology that leverages Kenya's geothermal energy, geology, and talent to accelerate DAC down the cost curve radically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title<\/strong>: \u00a0Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Intern<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Nairobi, Kenya<br \/>\n<strong>Gross Salary<\/strong>:\u00a0Ksh 47,000<br \/>\n<strong>Type<\/strong>:\u00a0Full-time on-site Internship<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking for a detail-oriented Instrumentation &amp; Control (I&amp;C) Intern to contribute to the design, installation, testing, and verification of instrumentation systems for our TRL 6 pilot modules. You will work on sensor networks, PLC I\/O integration, signal validation, and system-level documentation all critical to delivering reliable data and enabling high-quality experimentation.\u00a0For your application to be considered, your resume should accompany the assignment below.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the design and layout of sensor and instrumentation systems for new and existing pilot modules.<\/li>\n<li>Lead or assist in the integration and validation of process sensors (e.g., pressure, flow, temperature), ensuring installation aligns with system requirements and best practices.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with process and controls engineers to ensure instrumentation supports safe operation, system observability, and data integrity.<\/li>\n<li>Write and test PLC programs to implement control logic using Structured Text (ST) or Ladder Logic (LAD) in platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to PCB prototyping, schematic reviews, and design-for-test considerations using KiCAD or EasyEDA where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Qualifications<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BSc in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Solid understanding of sensor types, signal standards (e.g., 4\u201320 mA, RTDs, thermocouples, digital I\/O), and their role in process systems.<\/li>\n<li>Experience writing and debugging PLC programs using Structured Text (ST) and\/or Ladder Logic (LAD) in industrial platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Ability to read and interpret P&amp;IDs, I\/O maps, wiring diagrams, and control specifications.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to PCB design workflows or tools (e.g., KiCAD, EasyEDA).<\/li>\n<li>Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically isolate and resolve signal, wiring, or logic issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deep experience with Siemens PLCs, including diagnostics, hardware selection, and ladder\/ST programming.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in KiCAD or EasyEDA for full schematic capture and layout (not just exposure).<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools for control panel design and wiring schematics.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus RTU\/TCP, OPC UA, CAN, Profinet).<\/li>\n<li>Experience with structured control documentation (block diagrams, flow charts, control architecture).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":671471,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>As part of your application process, please complete the challenge below and attach your solution by\u00a0<strong>Friday\u00a020th March\u00a02026 at 5pm EAT.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Assignment:<\/strong> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/octaviacarbon-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/p\/julius\/IQDwvotiZfBKQodQ8k9OBnr_AVyP8L2jOG3kCDxT7cjH2C0?e=W7ncmP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pilot_Plant_I_C_Challenge.pdf<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>:\u00a0Applicants who complete both the first and optional(bonus) challenge in the assignment will be given strong consideration.<\/p>\r\n<p>Octavia Carbon offers competitive growth opportunities, a competitive salary, a route to owning company equity, and a high degree of professional freedom &amp; 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