Work at KCHKNA
As of 11 March 2021 — Still open!!
All intern positions come with a monthly lunch and travel allowance (within Mzuzu)
Some positions require relocation to Mzuzu
Throughout this notice number of years is a proxy for desired skill level and is thus useful only so far. Please focus on demonstrating your skills not just talking about your skills. For example, instead of “I am very good with Java” just show us the app you built with Java.
We look forward to you joining us!
KCHKNA Mechanical Engineer (Intern, 6+ months, 2 positions)
Job ID: KKFAM202026ME
You will be involved in the modelling and design of an energy from waste system. Your major goals include research, design, rendering and prototyping the power plant components.
Experience: 0 – 2 years
Skills: CAD Software e.g. SolidWorks, FreeCAD and AutoCAD and other basic research tools
Your tasks include:
- Design, prototype and build relevant equipment including steam turbines and shredders
- Create and compile technical drawings using AutoCAD/SolidWorks/FreeCAD software
- Identify appropriate materials to produce a bill of materials for the system designs
- General technology and equipment analyses for a waste management system
- Conduct engineering studies as needed, including written reports and recommendations
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on experience working with motors, machining and welding tools, etc, is a plus
Soft Requirements:
- Technical Technophile
- Swift at getting things done
- Attention to quality
Compensation:
- Lunch allowance provided for the duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role
KCHKNA Game Developer (Intern, 6+ months, 2 positions)
Job ID: KKFAM202026GD
Ever thought of creating games that do more than just be games? Join us to create gamified services and applications that empower!
Experience: 0 – 2 years
Key Skills: Unity 3D, C#, 3D modelling software e.g. Blender
Your goal:
- Create virtual environments in which KCHKNA products are embedded and tested
To achieve the goal:
- Design, prototype, and implement code, logic and functionalities as per communicated design
- Troubleshoot and optimize code for mobile platforms
- Maintain or improve existing code to fulfill new requirements
- Implement, test, debug, and ensure integrity of code, including code done by others
- Communicate with designers to establish effective pipeline and integrate media assets
- Tune and create light and render configuration presets
- Choose or create materials via 3D design software
- Participate in planning, and executing best practices or efficient workflows to ensure timely delivery
- Share knowledge to other team members
- Ensure all documentation is recorded
Technical Requirements
- Technical technophile
- Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Computer graphics, Multimedia field or related field
- Excellent knowledge of Unity, including experience with scripting, textures, animation, UI network and user session management
- Experience with 3D software
- Familiarity with unity material, lighting systems and render settings, capability to tune the lighting and render setting for good 3D view
- Proficient in C# programming, knack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code
Soft Requirements
- Technical Technophile
- Swift at getting things done
- Attention to quality
Compensation:
- Lunch allowance provided for the duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role
KCHKNA Mobile App Developer
There are two options:
- Intern (3 positions), 6+ months
Job ID: KKFAM202036MADi - Part time (1 position), Competitive rates
Job ID: KKFAM202036MAD
You’re welcome to apply if you understand such things an NFC, Bluetooth, QR Code from a technical standpoint, even if you don’t have the following specific skills.
Experience: 0 – 2 years
Key Skills: Java, Python, PhP, MySQL, Javascript, WordPress, GitHub,
Your goal:
- Build lightweight, robust and secure applications
To achieve your goal:
- Develop (as part of a team) and maintain Android applications (mobile and tablet) using Java
- Facilitate the troubleshooting and resolving of pre- and post-production issues
- Assist with various stages of the mobile application development lifecycle such as requirements gathering, user interface design and usability testing
- Keep abreast of the latest in mobile technology and conduct research and prototyping using such technologies
Technical requirements:
- Proven achievement of completed mobile application projects
- Experience in working with small to medium development teams
- Knowledge and/or experience in mobile backend development is a plus
- Possess a degree/or somehow show knowledge in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
Soft requirements:
- Technical Technophile
- Swift at getting things done
- Attention to quality
Compensation:
- Lunch allowance provided for the duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role
- Competitive pay for the part time role
KCHKNA AI Engineer (Intern, 6+ months, 2 positions)
Job ID: KKFAM202026AI
If you have some experience developing artificial intelligence models, whether through courses or projects, we welcome you to join us.
Experience: 0 – 2 years
Key Tools/Skills: Python, Tensorflow+Keras, Pytorch, Docker
Your goals:
- Build AI Minimum Viable Products that automate internal processes
- Build enterprise-grade AI applications for external consumption
To achieve your goal:
- Conduct technical research
- Perform statistical comparisons across models
- Visualize and explore data sets e.g. geospatial data about Malawi
- Create synthetic data
- Analyze and understand the client’s problem; design, implement and verify a solution addressing the problem
- Design and build machine learning models for such things as risk control, demand prediction, equipment fault detection, adaptive electricity pricing, etc.
Technical requirements:
- Knowledge of basic maths behind supervised learning and unsupervised learning
- Knowledge of Tensorflow, Python, and relevant libraries
- Experience with Natural Language Processing is a plus, but not required.
Soft requirements:
- Technical Technophile
- Swift at getting things done
- Attention to quality
Compensation:
- Lunch allowance provided for the duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role
Why work with us?
At KCHKNA we believe that technology is an amplifier of human capacity. We build tools that are not just technologically impressive but that aim to empower our communities. Here are a few other benefits:
- You are going to make products that will be used right away. You will test your products in production. We believe this is invaluable experience
- You will be learning to use the most advanced software tools used by the world’s top companies and researchers
- Opportunity to be mentored by foreign experts from Singapore, India, China, US, Canada and more in areas such as mobile programming and artificial intelligence.
- Each month you will get to read and discuss a wide variety of books with other KCHKNA team members. It’s fun, and useful!