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 smallholder and mid-size farmers with technology that simplifies farming and increases income.
Our groundbreaking technology suite combines Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) to give birth to Smart Greenhouses fitted with our patented FarmShield IoT device. Our solutions have been proven to increase crop yields by up to 30%, reduce input costs by 40%, and conserve water usage by over 50%—all powered by clean, solar energy.
But what really sets us apart is our people and culture. At Synnefa, we’re looking for individuals who are not just excellent at what they do but are also driven by a sense of purpose. We’re in search of hardware engineers who are autonomous, have an insatiable self-drive, thrive in a team environment, and embrace diversity as a core value. Our collective aim? To make over 1,000,000 farmers climate-resilient and to scale Africa’s largest Agtech company.
Recently, The Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund awarded us funding to double down on our FarmShield sensors and increase their usage in solar dryers. This will enhance post-harvest resilience and productivity in dairy, fish, and horticulture value chains across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
If you’re looking to contribute to a cause bigger than yourself and work with a team that’s as passionate about innovation as it is about empowering communities, then Synnefa is the place for you.
Position Overview
As a Hardware Engineer Attaché at Synnefa, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our engineering team, gaining practical experience in the production and field maintenance of our IoT devices. This role is designed to provide you with valuable insights into hardware engineering in a startup environment while contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Support:
- Collaborate with the production team to assist in the assembly and testing of IoT devices.
- Learn and apply hardware quality control processes to ensure product reliability.
- Participate in the optimization of production processes for efficiency and quality.
- Field Maintenance Assistance:
- Support field maintenance activities by assisting in device inspections, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
- Work alongside experienced engineers to diagnose and resolve hardware-related issues in the field.
- Learn and adhere to field maintenance protocols and safety procedures.
- Hardware Testing:
- Assist in hardware testing procedures to validate product performance and functionality.
- Gain hands-on experience with testing tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to document and report test results.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Contribute to maintaining documentation related to hardware designs, production processes, and field maintenance procedures.
- Assist in creating reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Passion for hardware engineering and IoT technology.
- Strong interest in gaining hands-on experience in production and field maintenance.
- Basic understanding of hardware design concepts and electronics.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude.
- Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced startup environment and take on new challenges.
Logistics: Currently, we expect all team members to be in our office located at Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong Road or in the fields working with farmers from Monday to Friday.
Compensation: We pay our attachés KES.15,000 per month.
Contract Period: 3-6 months.
Diversity, Inclusivity, and Non-Discrimination at Synnefa🌱
At Synnefa, we deeply value diversity and inclusivity, understanding that they are essential to our mission and innovation. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs, feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Synnefa does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and actively seeks to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel our innovation and connect us more closely to our customers and the communities we serve. Please note that canvassing in any form is strongly discouraged and will result in disqualification from the selection process. We are dedicated to fairness and transparency in all our hiring practices, ensuring that each candidate is evaluated solely based on merit and qualifications relevant to the role.
Deadline to apply: 15th September 2024.
All applicants will be notified of their application status on or before 5 p.m. Nairobi time on 17th September 2024.
