Solar Service and Engineering Intern

Burro is a new kind of company based in Ghana that is dedicated to delivering tools for a better life. From simple innovations like Burro's home solar power systems to irrigation pumps for dry-season vegetable farming, Burro's high-quality, affordable offerings empower our customers to save more and earn more so they can do more in their lives. Our for-profit business model allows us to sustainably serve people largely ignored by the marketplace.

Our collaborative, innovative, and dynamic local team is making a real difference in the lives of real people across Ghana and beyond. You're welcome to join in the magic that Burro is creating.

The Internship Program:

Burro internships offer an opportunity to work closely with the Burro team to accelerate projects that are vital to Burro's overall mission and goals. Interns interact on a daily basis with Ghanaians from all parts of society; village-based resellers and clients, urban shop owners and petty traders, interns from local universities, and a wide variety of professionals in different fields. The result is both a cultural and technical immersion in a fast-paced learning environment. As a Burro intern, you'll learn what it means to Do More in Ghana.

The Position:

Burro strives to provide best-value products to meet the needs of our customers and best-in-class after-sales service. The Solar Service and Engineering Intern will work with Burro's Service Assistant to expand Burro's service capability by designing a rigorous system for testing, tracking and repairing faulty solar products as well as evaluating current and prospective products to recommend improvements. Specific duties include:

• Create protocols to identify common faults in Burro products and practical guidelines for repairing or replacing them, their assemblies, and their components
• Build an internal capability to successfully implement these protocols
• Evaluate 3rd-party firms, engineers, and technicians to identify best practices and top local talent in solar repairs and installations
• Assess current and prospective products to identify performance concerns and cost-effective enhancements

Qualifications:

• At least two years' experience towards a degree in Electrical Engineering with strong track record in solar, charging systems, batteries, LED drivers, and USB preferred.
• Demonstrated history of honesty, strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem solving
• Willing to relocate to Koforidua, Ghana
• Passion for helping people Do More!

Support:

This position is unpaid, however interns are encouraged to apply for funding, and Burro will provide all necessary documentation to support that process. Housing and rides to and from the airport will be provided.

To Apply:

Send a short cover letter with a one page CV to careers@burrobrand.biz no later than 10^th April, 2014. Email should have the subject line: Electrical Engineering Internship Opportunity