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R&D Specialist job at ClimaVault Africa LTD
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Nov-04
Location: Kyegegwa, Uganda
R&D Specialist 2025-11-03T16:46:19+00:00 ClimaVault Africa LTD https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_12208/logo/Climavault%20Africa.jpeg https://climavault.africa/ FULL_TIME Kyegegwa Uganda 00256 Uganda Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Science & Engineering 2025-11-12T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 About Climavault: At Climavault, we are revolutionizing the way perishable goods are stored and preserved in Africa by integrating solar-powered cooling hubs. Our mission is to provide sustainable, off-grid solutions that ensure food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and promote climate resilience across the continent. As part of our growth, we are looking to expand our team with passionate innovators in the field of renewable energy and cooling systems. Role Overview: We are seeking an R&D Specialist with a strong background in solar energy, refrigeration, and sustainable technology to join our research and development team. This role will be crucial in driving the innovation of our solar-powered cooling hubs and ensuring they meet the highest standards in efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and optimization of solar-powered cooling systems for agriculture and food storage.
- Conduct research on energy-efficient refrigeration technologies, including heat exchange mechanisms and thermal storage.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and test new cooling solutions.
- Analyze and improve the overall performance of existing systems, focusing on energy consumption and sustainability.
- Support the scaling of R&D projects from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with solar energy infrastructure.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in renewable energy, refrigeration, and climate technology.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in the design, development, and testing of solar-powered systems, particularly in refrigeration or cooling technologies.
- Strong knowledge of energy-efficient refrigeration techniques, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems.
- Proven track record in managing R&D projects from concept to implementation.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
- Familiarity with international standards and best practices in renewable energy and sustainability.
Desirable Skills: - Experience with solar energy storage systems and off-grid solutions.
- Knowledge of the agricultural value chain and the impact of post-harvest loss in Africa.
- Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Why Climavault? - Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge company focused on sustainable innovation.
- Work on projects that directly impact food security and climate resilience in Africa.
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Lead the development and optimization of solar-powered cooling systems for agriculture and food storage. Conduct research on energy-efficient refrigeration technologies, including heat exchange mechanisms and thermal storage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and test new cooling solutions. Analyze and improve the overall performance of existing systems, focusing on energy consumption and sustainability. Support the scaling of R&D projects from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with solar energy infrastructure. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in renewable energy, refrigeration, and climate technology. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Experience in the design, development, and testing of solar-powered systems, particularly in refrigeration or cooling technologies. Strong knowledge of energy-efficient refrigeration techniques, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems. Proven track record in managing R&D projects from concept to implementation. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team environment. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Familiarity with international standards and best practices in renewable energy and sustainability. JOB-6908dc5baf3d1 Vacancy title:
R&D Specialist Jobs at:
ClimaVault Africa LTD Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 12 2025 Duty Station:
Kyegegwa | Uganda | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: About Climavault: At Climavault, we are revolutionizing the way perishable goods are stored and preserved in Africa by integrating solar-powered cooling hubs. Our mission is to provide sustainable, off-grid solutions that ensure food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and promote climate resilience across the continent. As part of our growth, we are looking to expand our team with passionate innovators in the field of renewable energy and cooling systems. Role Overview: We are seeking an R&D Specialist with a strong background in solar energy, refrigeration, and sustainable technology to join our research and development team. This role will be crucial in driving the innovation of our solar-powered cooling hubs and ensuring they meet the highest standards in efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and optimization of solar-powered cooling systems for agriculture and food storage.
- Conduct research on energy-efficient refrigeration technologies, including heat exchange mechanisms and thermal storage.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and test new cooling solutions.
- Analyze and improve the overall performance of existing systems, focusing on energy consumption and sustainability.
- Support the scaling of R&D projects from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with solar energy infrastructure.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in renewable energy, refrigeration, and climate technology.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in the design, development, and testing of solar-powered systems, particularly in refrigeration or cooling technologies.
- Strong knowledge of energy-efficient refrigeration techniques, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems.
- Proven track record in managing R&D projects from concept to implementation.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
- Familiarity with international standards and best practices in renewable energy and sustainability.
Desirable Skills: - Experience with solar energy storage systems and off-grid solutions.
- Knowledge of the agricultural value chain and the impact of post-harvest loss in Africa.
- Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Why Climavault? - Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge company focused on sustainable innovation.
- Work on projects that directly impact food security and climate resilience in Africa.
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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