Job Vacancies at Salpha Energy Limited

Salpha Energy is a social, for-profit business that designs, distributes, solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

1.) 3D Product Designer - Consumer Electronics & Enclosure Design

Job Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• Salpha Energy is hiring a talented 3D Product Designer to support the development of consumer electronics enclosures.
• You’ll design functional, manufacturable, and visually compelling plastic housings for a variety of compact, performance-focused products.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models for housings and small device enclosures.
• Develop technical drawings and documentation suitable for manufacturing and tooling vendors.
• Generate realistic product renderings for marketing, investor decks, and internal review.
• Support product integration by ensuring proper fit of internal components (PCBs, batteries, ports).
• Iterate on designs based on performance, assembly, and material feedback.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, and quality.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND, B.Eng, or MSc with 5 - 9 years of experience. 
• Creative problem solver with technical rigor
• Detail-oriented and precise communicator.
• Comfortable working across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Excited about building innovative energy products for African markets

Required Skills & Tools:

• Proficiency in 3D design tools: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Experience with rendering software: KeyShot, Blender, V-Ray, or equivalent.
• Ability to prepare STL/STEP files, exploded views, and mold-ready component drawings.
• Strong understanding of plastic component design, DFM/DFA, and consumer product housings.
• Bonus: Experience working on electronics or plastic manufacturing.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and application to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

2.) Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Calabar, Cross River 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Salpha Energy is expanding its local manufacturing operations and is hiring a skilled
• Mechanical Engineer to establish and run our in-house plastic housing line.
• You’ll be responsible for setting up, optimizing, and scaling the injection molding process that produces durable enclosures.
• You’ll work at the intersection of mechanical performance and electronic integration, ensuring Salpha’s products meet the highestquality and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage injection molding machines and related tooling.
• Optimize cycle times, material flow, and machine parameters for consistent part quality.
• Troubleshoot molding defects (e.g., flash, short shots, warping, burns) and implement long-term fixes.
• Supervise mold maintenance, cleaning, and repair scheduling.
• Ensure product integration with electronic components (alignment, fit, cooling, cable access, etc.).
• Ensure safe, efficient workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Polymer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in injection molding, with proven success in high-volume plastic component production.
• Strong knowledge of polymer behavior, particularly Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), and other housing-grade resins.
• Experience working with consumer electronics, small appliances, or energy products is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, or similar manufacturing standards is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in injection machine setup, process validation, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of hot runner and cooling systems, mold design, and machine electricals.
• Ability to document processes, analyze production data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent team coordination and leadership ability.
• Sharp analytical mindset with a hands-on, solution-first attitude.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA, and logistics teams.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

3.) Cashier/Inventory Officer, Kano

Job Location: Kano 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Cashier / Inventory Officer, you will work closely with the location’s sales officers to facilitate customer purchasing, as well as handling and ensuring payments by the customer.
• You are saddled with the responsibility of handling stocks and inventory in the location of your operation by ensuring proper handling, receiving and documentation of the inventory received.
• You will be responsible for processing and receiving payments, issuing receipt and ensure proper documentation in the drive.

Key Responsibilities
Sales Transactions:

• Assist to achieve branch budgeted sales and profit target.
• Collecting payments for products either in cash or credit.
• Accepting payments, ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and providing receipt for every sales transaction.
• Ensure products presented by customers are properly handled to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Receive and handling of the location’s inventories/Stock.
• Ensure accountability and safety of the location’s inventory.
• Ensure stock release only on approval of the Sales Order Form.
• Cross checking items presented for purchase by customers to see that they are in good condition.
• Track sales transactions and report any discrepancies to the management.
• Resolving customers’ complaints. Inventory Management:
• Ensure regular stock count at least twice in a month.
• Have proper knowledge of all companies’ products and prices.
• Escalate issues relating to inconsistencies in inventory to the financial accountant.

Cash Management:

• Make deposit of cash received to the bank.
• Daily reconciliations of cash and bank.
• Regular checks/phone calls to customers indebted to the company.

Record Keeping:

• Balancing the cash register and generating reports for credit and debit sales.
• Maintain accurate record of inventory sent to the station.
• Documenting sales, payments, and credits sales on the drive.
• Ensuring proper documentation of stocks and inventory issued out for sales.
• Keep proper record of cash and expenses within the location. Station Management:
• Maintain clean and tidy warehouse/storeroom and other equipment.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Business Administration / Economics or any relevant field with 3 - 5 years of experience
• Computer Savvy
• Excellent knowledge of Google Suites
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Proven experience as a cashier is an added advantage.
• Candidates must reside in the job location.

Key Qualities Expected:
Appearance and Dressing:

• The Cashier/Inventory Officer will be clean and neatly attired while on duty in a manner befitting of your position.
• Teamwork – Ability to work within a diverse team with the aim of actualizing organizational goal above personal gains.
• An eye for details.
• Good knowledge of Inventory Management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Result and service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@salphaenergy.com using the Job Position and Location as the subject of the mail.