Rise Networks is a Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Powered Learning, Research, and Work Readiness Company in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a leading social enterprise in the emerging technology space dedicated to the skills development of individuals especially young people, digital transformation of Organizations, and governance innovation in the Public Sector in compliance with the dynamic trends of the 4th Industrial RevolutionRole Overview
We are looking for a versatile and innovative Mechatronics Engineer to join our product development team.
You will be responsible for bridging the gap between mechanical hardware, electronic circuitry and software programming.
The ideal individual will work on a variety of smart tech solutions, taking projects from initial concept to functional or industrial prototypes.
Key Responsibilities
System Design: Design and build integrated systems that combine mechanical components with electronic sensors and microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino, STM32).
Prototyping: Develop and assemble functional prototypes, including PCB design, soldering and 3D-printed enclosure design.
Firmware Development: Write and optimize C++/Python code for real-time data processing, sensor fusion and wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MQTT).
IoT Integration: Implement cloud connectivity for remote monitoring and data logging.
Testing & Optimization: Troubleshoot hardware/software bugs, minimize signal noise in sensitive sensors (like ECG/Bio-sensors) and optimize power consumption for battery-operated devices.
Collaboration: Work with the AI and Data Science teams to ensure hardware is optimized for machine learning integration.
Requirements & Qualifications
Proficiency in circuit design, breadboarding, PCB layout tools and soldering (e.g., KiCad, EasyEDA, or Altium).
Strong programming skills in C/C++ (Arduino/ESP-IDF) and Python. Experience with mobile app integration (Blynk, Flutter) is a plus.
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and 3D printing technologies.
The ability to look at a wired prototype and figure out how to make it wireless, compact and battery-efficient.
Ability to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders.