Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda, and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has around 7,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 59 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality, affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 500+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and most hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

• Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
• Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations
• Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
• Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
• Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.

About the role

In this role, you will hold the following responsibilities:

• He/She will be part of the Energy and Swap Systems (ESS) Squad .
• He will be involved in the design of different tools and fixtures, collecting customer feedback on the items made, building and testing of prototypes.

Minimum requirements

For this role specifically, you will have:

• He/she should be in the last year of their Mechanical Engineering study.
• He/she should be able to do CAD modeling, be able to read technical drawings, and have the basic concept of design and analysis.
• He/she should have a mechanical intuition and be creative in problem solving.
• He/she should be a fast learner and have clear communication in English.
• He/she should have knowhow of how to do prototyping and test and also getting feedback from customers.t

Deadline to receive application:

22nd June 2026

Job location

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda

📢 Important Notice:

At Ampersand, we want to emphasize that we do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion etc… We do not charge or request any form of payment from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Your job application and interviews with us are entirely free of charge. If you encounter any requests for payment or fees claiming association with our hiring process, please report it. Your trust and confidence in our company are paramount, and we are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for all applicants.