Test Engineer

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 experienced and hands-on test engineer to work alongside our team in China and ensure we can scale several hardware electronics products from 10k to 100k to 1M production volumes in the coming couple years!

If you're excited about using technology to create tangible impact and want to help shape the future of energy access, you could be the right person to join us.

Responsibilities

• Getting functional testing ready for mass production
• Run failure analysis and continuous run improvement
• New feature testing
• New product/prototype testing
• Writing test plans for self, employees and for CM/3rd party
• Building the hardware/software for those test plans, including test jigs
• Automating those test plans
• Manually performing those test plans
• Outsourcing testing to 3rd parties, communicating requirements and interpreting results

Required Skills

We are looking for someone who has skills in some, if not all of these areas:

• PCB design
• Firmware: hardware communication protocols (UART, CAN, Modbus, RS-485, APIs, etc...), linux experience (flashing firmware, command line tools), familiar with C++/C
• Software: Strong python skills and bash for - test automation, scripts, data-collection, versioning/ CI&CD
• Test Frameworks for Hardware: end-to-end testing including hardware initialization, calibration sequences, reporting, retry logic
• Debugging skills
• Assembly skills
• High productivity: can work autonomously and think critically with high output
• Ability to prioritise own tasks and communicate progress with team
• Habit of documentation and reporting

Nice-to-Have

• Having relationships with suppliers (inverters, panels, etc..), being involved in testing/QA processes
• Experience with functional tests and understanding how this works on the supplier side
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Experience in an international startup environment or multi-national company.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, however we put more value on your real-world experience

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.