Background

Join Zaso Energy Limited, a dynamic solar and power solutions company, as we expand our team. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for electronic technician jobs in Lusaka, Zambia. This is a full-time position offering an immediate start for professionals experienced in servicing inverters, lithium batteries, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).

Zaso Energy Limited is a growing company dedicated to providing reliable solar and power solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service and maintenance to our clients and are looking for skilled technicians to support this mission in Lusaka.

Role Overview

The Electronic Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of solar power components. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong technical background in inverter and battery systems, with a focus on lithium battery BMS technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair solar inverters, including hybrid, off-grid, grid-tied, and UPS systems. Address issues such as no display, no output, error codes, fan failures, blown MOSFETs/IGBTs, control board faults, and communication problems (Wi-Fi, RS485, CAN).
• Test, service, and maintain lithium batteries by diagnosing BMS faults, balancing cell voltages, resolving CAN/RS485 communication errors, conducting state-of-health tests, and replacing defective BMS boards.
• Perform component-level repairs on inverter PCBs, including soldering and desoldering, capacitor replacements, diode and transistor testing, and troubleshooting power supply sections.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, battery load testers, thermal cameras, and insulation testers to ensure accurate fault detection and repair.
• Interpret inverter service manuals, BMS datasheets, and circuit diagrams to support effective troubleshooting and repairs.
• Prepare comprehensive repair reports and warranty assessments to document service activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Electronic Technician or Electronic Engineering.
• Between 2 and 5 years of practical experience repairing inverters, batteries, and Battery Management Systems.
• Proficient soldering skills and strong PCB troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience working with lithium battery BMS technology is highly advantageous.

• Diagnose and repair solar inverters, including hybrid, off-grid, grid-tied, and UPS systems. Address issues such as no display, no output, error codes, fan failures, blown MOSFETs/IGBTs, control board faults, and communication problems (Wi-Fi, RS485, CAN).
• Test, service, and maintain lithium batteries by diagnosing BMS faults, balancing cell voltages, resolving CAN/RS485 communication errors, conducting state-of-health tests, and replacing defective BMS boards.
• Perform component-level repairs on inverter PCBs, including soldering and desoldering, capacitor replacements, diode and transistor testing, and troubleshooting power supply sections.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, battery load testers, thermal cameras, and insulation testers to ensure accurate fault detection and repair.
• Interpret inverter service manuals, BMS datasheets, and circuit diagrams to support effective troubleshooting and repairs.
• Prepare comprehensive repair reports and warranty assessments to document service activities.

• Proficient soldering skills
• Strong PCB troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience working with lithium battery BMS technology
• Ability to diagnose and repair solar inverters (hybrid, off-grid, grid-tied, UPS)
• Ability to test, service, and maintain lithium batteries
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, battery load testers, thermal cameras, insulation testers)
• Ability to interpret service manuals, datasheets, and circuit diagrams

• Certificate or Diploma in Electronic Technician or Electronic Engineering
• Between 2 and 5 years of practical experience repairing inverters, batteries, and Battery Management Systems