Department: Production

Division: Powertrain and EE Systems Integration

Unit: Powertrain and EE Systems Integration

Location: Kiira Vehicle Plant Jinja, Kampala, or Nakasongola

Reports To: Plant Operator II (Powertrain and EE Systems)

Direct Reports: None

Salary Scale: KT7

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functional Responsibilities

The Plant Operator I (Powertrain and EE Systems) is responsible for the end-to-end mechanical and electrical integration of the Vehicle Powertrain and EE Systems, ensuring the complete integration, routing, configuration, and validation of all Powertrain and Electrics/Electronic (EE) systems across the Chassis and Trim Production Lines. From mounting high-voltage batteries, drive motors, and thermal management systems, to the precise termination of complex HV/LV wiring harnesses and calibration of onboard control units, this role ensures all components function seamlessly as a unified architecture. The Operator guarantees that all hardware integration, fluid filling, and diagnostic testing activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with approved engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules prior to vehicle handover to Quality Inspection and Testing (QIT). Specifically, the Plant Operator II is responsible for:

1.1 Powertrain & High-Voltage Integration: Execute the installation and integration of the motor drive, battery trays, High-Voltage (HV) battery modules, auxiliary batteries, and Motor Controller Units into the chassis frame. Perform the precise termination and grounding of HV battery accessories, cables, and charging port compartments.

1.2 HV/LV Harness Routing & Integration: Route, integrate, and test Low-Voltage (LV) underbody harnesses (including ABS, ECAS, VCU, and CAN harnesses) and High-Voltage harnesses across the bus body and chassis. Install specific interior harnesses during final trim operations, including ceiling, firewall, dashboard, and destination sign harnesses.

1.3 ECU, Network Configuration, and Component Integration: Install, configure, and calibrate Electronic Control Units (ECUs), CAN Master/Slave modules, ABS modules, Control Switch Boxes, and Vehicle Control Units (VCUs). Perform ECAS system calibration and finalize underbody electrical routing and termination at the Trim stations.

1.4 Vehicle Lighting & Accessory Integration: Install, wire, and terminate interior and exterior body electrical accessories. This encompasses exterior side lights, turn signals, rear high-mount brake lights, height marker lights, wiper motors, defrosters, and dashboard instrument clusters.

1.5 CASE Technology & Telematics Configuration: Configure and test CASE-related vehicle technology features (connectivity, telematics, driver-assistance sensors). Integrate radar modules, rear-wall proximity sensors, Digital Video Recorder (DVR) sets, side cameras, interior cameras, and passenger televisions. Escalate anomalies directly to the Product Development EE Systems Engineering team for new-model issues.

1.6 Thermal Management & Fluid Systems Integration: Integrate the cooling systems for the motor and batteries on the chassis line, including electric water pump assemblies, coolant filters, and stainless-steel piping. Refill coolants and necessary oils, executing mechanical system checks prior to final validation.

1.7 End-of-Line EE Testing & Fault Troubleshooting: Perform functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line EE testing on completed buses using specialized tools such as the WABCO ECAS Diagnostic Adapter and Megger Insulation resistance testers. Troubleshoot, debug, and rectify identified electrical faults, coordinating hardware-level rework with mechanical operators prior to QIT handover.

1.8 Equipment Maintenance & QHSE Compliance: Verify configuration, calibration, and test results against approved specifications. Comply strictly with QHSE requirements for electrical work, executing lock-out/tag-out procedures and maintaining safe handling protocols for high-voltage components. Perform routine inspection and calibration checks on assigned diagnostic equipment, reporting any faults requiring corrective maintenance.

1.9 Warehouse and Stock Management: Manage the Division’s stocked items, including electrical consumables, materials, and parts. Receive, store, issue, and record stock movements, maintaining accurate stock records and highly organized, labeled storage in strict adherence to 5S Lean Manufacturing principles. Conduct quarterly stocktaking, reconciling variances and reporting shortages, discrepancies, and re-order needs directly to the supervisor.

1.10 Any Other Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Social Responsibilities

The social responsibilities of the role pertain to its impact on workplace interactions, relationships and the overall organizational environment.

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with supervisors, technicians, engineers and fellow production personnel to achieve production targets and departmental objectives.
• Workplace Communication: Communicate production progress, quality concerns, equipment abnormalities and safety hazards promptly to the appropriate personnel to facilitate timely corrective action.
• Workplace Discipline: Promote professionalism, accountability, teamwork and compliance with organizational policies, procedures and production standards.
• Emotional Responsibilities

Emotional responsibilities involve the individual’s capacity to manage emotions, their own and those of others, to sustain a safe, effective and supportive work environment.

• Accountability: Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks while maintaining high standards of workmanship, integrity and responsibility.
• Adaptability: Respond positively to changing production priorities, new manufacturing technologies and evolving operational requirements.
• Resilience: Maintain composure and productivity while working under demanding production schedules without compromising quality or safety.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrate willingness to acquire new technical skills and continuously improve competence in relevant manufacturing technologies and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Uganda Vocational Qualifications Framework (UVQF) Level II, National Certificate, or Craft/Artisan Certificate in:
• Electrical Engineering / Electrical Installation Craft Practice
• Automotive Electrics and Electronics (Auto-Electrical Trade)
• Electronics / Electronic Component Repair
• OR Artisan with Practically Acquired Skills (PAS) in Automotive Electrical Wiring, or Electrical Equipment Installation.
• Experience: Applicant with at least two (2) years of practical experience with vehicle electrical/electronic systems, wiring harness installation or ECU configuration will have an added advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• EE Systems Configuration: Ability to configure, calibrate and validate vehicle electrical/electronic architectures, ECUs and onboard networks.
• Wiring Diagram Interpretation: Ability to read, interpret and apply wiring diagrams, harness layouts and schematics during installation and testing.
• Diagnostic Tools Proficiency: Experience using diagnostic tools/software for EE configuration, calibration and fault-finding.
• Troubleshooting and Analysis: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for resolving EE faults identified during testing.
• High-Voltage Safety Consciousness: Knowledge of high-voltage safety procedures (lock-out/tag-out, isolation, PPE) when working with EE and battery systems.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Ability to safely operate assigned diagnostic/configuration equipment and perform routine inspection and first-line maintenance.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S and continuous improvement techniques.
• Mentoring and Communication: Ability to guide and quality-check the work of junior operators while communicating configuration, quality and safety issues clearly.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify EE configuration and production challenges and contribute to timely corrective actions.
• Time Management and Productivity: Ability to organize work effectively, prioritize assigned tasks and consistently achieve production targets within established schedules.

MONTHLY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) FOR THE PLANT OPERATOR I (POWERTRAIN AND EE SYSTEMS) AT KIIRA MOTORS CORPORATION

• Production Performance: Achieves at least 95% of assigned monthly EE configuration targets in accordance with approved production schedules.
• Configuration Accuracy: Achieves at least 98% first-time-right configuration/validation rate on assigned vehicles.
• Equipment Utilization and Maintenance: Ensures 100% completion of routine equipment inspection and first-line maintenance activities while promptly reporting faults.
• Fault Resolution Time: Resolves at least 90% of assigned EE faults within the same shift.
• Safety and QHSE Compliance: Achieves 100% compliance with QHSE requirements, including electrical/high-voltage safety procedures.
• Production Documentation and Continuous Improvement: Maintains 100% accuracy of configuration/test records while actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.