Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a not-for-profit civic tech company that works at the intersection of emerging cutting-edge technological tools and their applications by equipping young professionals to solve emerging challenges in our community. YI-Lab’s mission statement is, ‘to engage young people to bridge science to people and policy through innovation’. YI-Lab harnesses indigenous knowledge, citizen science approach, develops low-cost technological solutions, promotes open data, promotes entrepreneurship, and conducts evidence-based advocacy campaigns. YI-Lab provides a conducive environment for young people to co-create solutions for inclusive development.
Required Qualifications
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronics, Industrial Design, or equivalent vocational/technical training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electronics hardware fabrication, prototyping, and small-batch production.
• Proficient with PCB assembly (SMD and through-hole), soldering, wiring, and harnessing.
• Experience with enclosure modification (junction boxes, cable glands, waterproofing, airflow optimization).
• Familiarity with lab tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, crimping, 3D printing/CNC tools).
• Understanding of EMI/ESD safety and basic electrical standards for low-voltage systems.
• Ability to follow schematics, assembly drawings, and BoM.
• Previous work on IoT devices, sensor housings, or LED signage systems preferred.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Assemble and test PCB boards (ESP8266/ESP32 controllers, sensor modules, LED drivers) according to provided designs.
• Fabricate and fit enclosures ensuring airflow, splash resistance, safety, and durability.
• Wire and connect LED matrix panels (HUB12/P10) with stable power delivery and strain relief.
• Conduct QA testing on assembled units, verifying electrical safety and sensor accuracy.
• Prepare small-batch production runs: organize components, manage inventory, and coordinate with vendors.
• Support field deployment by preparing installation kits (mounts, connectors, cables, glands).
• Maintain assembly and test logs; provide feedback to hardware developers for design improvements.
• Support pilot deployments: conduct field installations, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Train project staff on basic maintenance, cleaning, and part replacement.
Applying Procedure
We highly encourage all interested applicants, especially youth and young professionals and candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi, and other minority communities) to apply. We are having interviews on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Deadline for Submission: 30 August 2025.
Please click on Apply Now! button to submit your application. For more information on Youth Innovation Lab, please visit https://youthinnovationlab.org and if you have any inquiries, please contact at info@youthinnovationlab.org.
