Electrical Engineer Intern

Job Description

At Okra Solar, we're on a mission to bring Power to the People by unlocking opportunities through energy access for everyone in the world.

Over 650 million people still live without electricity. At a time where technology such as mobile devices, productive agritech and AI are becoming more accessible than ever, we believe that access to energy is the first step toward opportunity and growth.

That's why we build our Mesh Grid technology that energizes off-grid households at a fraction of the cost of the other solutions. We build the hardware and software, that we sell to local energy companies who deploy our tech to deliver affordable, reliable electricity as a service last-mile communities.

In order to execute on the mission to 100% energy access for all, we are looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern. This is an IEFP internship based in Porto. We need a motivated individual to support our engineering team in developing and maintaining our hardware solutions, ensuring high quality and reliability for our global impact.

If you're excited about this role and want to be part of our challenging mission, you could be the right person to join us.

• This is an IEFP internship based in Porto; candidates should be eligible for IEFP programs.
• Role involves regular on-site lab work and occasional system validation in staging environments.

Responsibilities

You won't just observe-you'll build, test, document, and improve. Expect hands-on lab time, structured test campaigns, and clear documentation.

Design & Documentation

• Prepare electrical system schematics aligned to product requirements and test setups.
• Maintain version-controlled documentation for schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• PVSyst modelling for solar energy systems to support sizing, yield estimates

Testing & Compatibility

• Run functional and regression tests on new and existing products to verify system compatibility and performance thresholds.
• Execute test plans, log results, triage issues.

Systems Monitoring

• Monitor the Mesh Grid staging environment; proactively flag anomalies, performance drifts, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with firmware and software teams to validate fixes and close the feedback loop quickly.

Quality Control

• Develop QC procedures for incoming inspection, in-process checks, and final validation of assemblies and sub-systems.
• Review QC reports, identify recurring defects, and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Lab & Inventory Management

• Keep accurate inventory of lab tools, instruments, and spare parts;
• Organize benches, test rigs, and documentation to maintain our hardware lab.

Hard Skills

• Competence with electrical system design and interpretation of schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of QC procedures and reporting, including defect classification and traceability.
• Fluent in English

Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn: Curiosity, coachability, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication: Concise handovers, clear bug reports, and cross-team collaboration.
• Attention to detail: Accurate measurements, meticulous test setups, and tidy documentation control.
• Organization and prioritization: Plan test queues, manage lab stock, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Initiative: propose improvements to lab processes, QC checklists, and staging monitoring.
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively with others, learning together, and sharing wins and failures.
• Transparency and openness: Open to sharing and receiving ideas and feedback candidly.
• Integrity and respect: Ability to make ethical decisions even during challenges, acting with honesty and respect.

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline (electromechanical, electronics, energy engineering)

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring and use of standard electrical tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, crimpers).
• Experience with CAD tools for schematic design or simple PCB/enclosure updates.
• Experience with PVSyst or similar solar modelling tools for sizing and production estimates.

Benefits At Okra

🕒 Flexible Location & Hours

We're an output-focused organisation, which means that for the most part, you can choose where and when you work as long as your team has been communicated to and is on board with it. Most commonly, we ask everyone to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week to foster connections.

📈 Professional Growth

With mentorship from our investors (At One Ventures, Schneider Electric) and a range of experienced leaders and change-makers in our network, you get the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities.

🛡️ We've Got You Covered

Cover for work travel, health insurance, sick leave, and equipment.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Time Off

We burn bright, not out - we offer unlimited paid time off so you can rest, recharge, support your loved ones, and bring your best self to work.

🌈 Dynamic & Diverse Workplace

You'll work in a fast-paced startup environment with multinational staff - expect to learn a lot while finding creative solutions to complex problems, all while enjoying a great office vibe.

🍼 Flexible Parental Leave

At Okra, we support parents with fully paid, flexible leave: +60 days in Portugal, 120 in Nigeria, up to 178 in China. Take it your way - before or after birth, in blocks or part-time. Your career won't stall; we make sure family and growth go hand in hand.