Electrical Engineer

EasyLinks Limited is looking for an innovative and hands-on Electrical Engineer to join a team of developers working on a remote monitoring system for electrical equipment/devices.

• Employer: EasyLinks Limited
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
• Category: Engineering
• Closing Date: 2026-10-25

• Design and develop electrical and electronic components of monitoring devices.
• Select, integrate and test appropriate sensors for detection.
• Develop safe methods for monitoring electrical supply without compromising the electrical network or endangering people.
• Integrate GPS/GNSS technology to provide accurate location coordinates for every monitored device.
• Work with GSM/4G, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN or other suitable communication technologies to transmit sensor readings remotely.
• Design appropriate power-management solutions for monitoring devices.
• Develop prototypes, conduct field testing and troubleshoot hardware problems.
• Design weather-resistant and tamper-resistant device enclosures suitable for outdoor installation.
• Establish appropriate thresholds and logic for generating alerts when electrical abnormalities occur.
• Work closely with software developers to ensure reliable transmission of sensor data to the monitoring dashboard.
• Document circuit designs, hardware specifications, installation procedures and testing results.
• Ensure the system meets appropriate electrical safety standards and practical field conditions.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Practical experience with electrical/electronic systems and embedded devices.
• Experience working with microcontrollers such as ESP32, Arduino, STM32 or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of sensors, GPS/GNSS and wireless communication technologies.
• Experience with IoT hardware development is highly desirable.
• Understanding of electrical power systems and fault detection.
• Ability to design and test prototypes.
• Knowledge of PCB design and basic embedded programming is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to conduct field installations and testing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with software developers.

To apply, please visit: easylinksmw.com