Tupande Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Specialist (Fixed-Term)

Tupande, a One Acre Fund program in Kenya, seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to keep its processing factories running smoothly.⁠‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​⁠

What it offers

• A fixed-term role focused on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across all Tupande Soko factories.
• Responsibility for reducing operational downtime in processing operations.

Who can apply

• Candidates with strong mechanical engineering experience and a track record in industrial maintenance.

What you'll do

• Execute hands-on mechanical repairs on critical processing machinery to ensure operational continuity across all factory locations.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment failures directly, providing on-the-spot technical interventions when standard maintenance staff or vendors are unavailable.
• Perform routine and deep-dive mechanical overhauls, component replacements, and structural alignments on heavy plant machinery.
• Physically execute mechanical preventative maintenance schedules and job plans assigned via the CMMS.
• Inspect, adjust, and overhaul mechanical assemblies such as gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic rams, and pneumatics.

How to apply

• Apply through the official One Acre Fund careers portal with your resume and a cover letter detailing your mechanical maintenance experience.