[Stoves] Post for biomass cooking stoves list

[Mimi Liu]

Hi, Can you please post the following to the biomass cooking stoves list?  I've also attached a PDF copy of the offer.  



















Job Offer: Mechanical Engineer


Prakti Design is searching for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in cook stoves to join
its team near Pondicherry, in the Auroville area (South India).  


Prakti
is social enterprise that develops, manufactures, and distributes clean and
efficient cook stoves. Prakti stoves help protect forests and the environment
by reducing the consumption of biomass fuel for cooking. Prakti stoves also
enable significant reductions of cooking fuel expenses, contributing to the
economic empowerment of users. As well, Prakti stoves help protect the health
of users by reducing toxic smoke compared to traditional cook stoves.


Responsibilities:


·     
Develop
new products and refine existing clean cook stove products to improve
performance, usability, and cost.  

·     
Research
comparative product designs, analyze product requirements, generate concepts,
produce models, develop and test new materials, rapid prototype, test
products  

·     
Document
engineering processes and develop manufacturing, testing, user and maintenance
manuals  

·     
Ensure
products meet quality, safety, production, and sales requirements 


Qualifications:


·     
Undergraduate
or graduate degree in mechanical engineering and at least 2 years of
professional experience including interaction with industrial designers and
manufacturers 

·     
Passion
for designing quality, appropriate products that support poverty
alleviation    

·     
Strong
skills in research, modeling, rapid prototyping. Strong knowledge of
combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, manufacturing processes.   

·     
Must
be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.  Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve,
and prioritize in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative
environments        

·     
Strong,
verbal, written, visual presentation skills (proficient in Word, Excel,
Powerpoint).  Must be able to communicate
effectively across cultures and across functions (with design, manufacturing,
and marketing colleagues). 

·     
Proficiency in English is a must and
proficiency in Indian, Bangladeshi, and Nepali languages is preferred. 

·     
Candidates
must be able to obtain an India visa and be willing to work in India.    

·     
Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 


 

Email jobs at praktidesign.com your cover letter (with your dates of
availability), resume, and portfolio with “Mechanical Engineer Application” in
the subject line to apply.  The deadline
is June 30, 2014 and candidates will
be considered on a rolling basis.  The
position will start in July 2014.  Please
contact us if you have any questions.
Thanks so much, Mimi Liu Project Manager Prakti Design www.praktidesign.com  		 	   		  
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