Electrical Lead

About Dodai Manufacturing Plc.

Dodai Manufacturing Plc is a fast-growing organization based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a mission of making e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two-wheelers by assembling them in Addis Ababa and expanding to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2026.

Purpose of the Position

The Electrical Lead is responsible for the complete mechanical-electrical hardware integration of Dodai's EV battery packs, including enclosure design validation, module integration, harness design review, safety compliance, testing, and failure analysis. The role provides technical leadership to L0, L1, and L2 technicians and ensures that all pack builds meet structural, thermal, electrical, and functional specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Analysis

• Conduct mechanical and environmental tests: vibration, shock, thermal cycling, IP tests, and drop tests
• Review electrical test results: IR, OCV delta analysis, balancing accuracy, and capacity cycling
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for failures using engineering tools such as Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Why analysis, and fault-tree analysis

Process & Documentation

• Own engineering documentation: test reports, drawings, revision controls, and ECNs
• Define measurement methods and acceptance criteria for hardware quality

Technical Leadership

• Supervise L1 mechanical technicians on build processes, torque control, sealing, and fastener management
• Supervise L2 electrical technicians on high-voltage routing, harness management, and testing routines
• Train team members on safety, design for manufacturability (DFM), and testing techniques
• Provide performance feedback and develop team members to ensure their growth and contribution to the company's mission
• Perform additional tasks as directed by your supervisor