Electronic Repair Technician

Kigali, Rwanda | www.ampersand.solar

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 E-mobility 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 6,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 60 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 400+ 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.

About the role

Ampersand as Company has more electronic components and is looking for a Technician who is able to run a repair once some of them fails, understands how the electronic board repair is done and is able to use all electronic lab tools with high experience. This person will be reporting to the Electronic Lab lead.

Role & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electronic components and assemblies, including Vehicle Communication/Telematics Units (VCTU), Battery Management Systems (BMS), telematics modules, and related boards.
• Perform component-level repairs with strong SMD soldering and rework skills using professional electronic lab tools and equipment.
• Support the battery technician with electronics-related diagnostics and repairs when required.
• Document failure modes, root causes, and repair outcomes clearly, and share findings with the team to improve reliability and prevent recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and test results while following established lab procedures and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in repairing SMD components

Job location

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda Reporting to the Battery Supervisor