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Research and Development Engineer

Software Development
Lagos
Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide research on new technology-based products and solutions to meet the company’s strategy for
new products and solutions
 Provide research on possible upgrades to meet the company’s strategy for existing products and
solutions, including but not limited to Concept Nova's fleet management, remote monitoring and
telematics systems/solutions
 Prepare completion reports, test reports, field inspection reports, reports/documentation of problems
solved, etc.
 Analyse and understand the positioning of the product, service or process.
 Benchmark and test competitive products to gain relevant information that can be applied to the product
specifications
 Research “all” possible solution approaches, and design & develop the most feasible option based on
cost-effectiveness and functionality.
 Field service activities including preliminary/feasibility inspections and
deployment/integration/execution.
 Provide solutions to technical issues with an existing product, the addition of newly supported features,
integration of client-specific requirements and expansion of functionalities via new settings and
configurations.
 Source for existing products online (and offline) suitable as an off- the shelf solution/product or as part
for a larger solution or as a customisable part for our specific needs
 Evaluation, testing and experimentation of potential product samples and subsequent bulk
procurement/order placement.
 Attend Technical sales presentations with the marketing team and provide support when required

JOB DESCRIPTION
 Offer support to the Implementation Unit.
 Provide necessary support to the Recovery and Control unit
 Work with Software team during solution integration and development and provide the necessary support

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
 Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
 Relevant knowledge of embedded systems and electronic circuits
 IoT and Control systems enthusiast
 Experience with a microcontroller or PLC systems
 Ability to carry out data analysis
 Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
 Direct experience with Python, C, or C++
 Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
 Desire to develop a deep understanding of the business and end-user needs
 Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
 Ability to interpret wiring diagrams
 Ability to work independently and pro-actively.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Bonus: Knowledge of SQL

Job Knowledge
 Knowledge of Remote Terminal Units
 Knowledge of Electrical/Electronic
Circuits
 Knowledge of Electronic Sensors
 Knowledge of Electronic/Electrical
systems
 Knowledge of Microcontroller and
Microprocessor-based designs

Skills/Competencies
 Sensor technology
 Python, C or C++
 Microsoft Office Suite
 G-Suite
 Problem Solving
 Hardware configuration and diagnosis
 Knowledge of SQL


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