Phone Repair Technician Job at Sun King (Lagos) – Apply Today

Sun King • Lagos • Full-Time

Job Description

The Phone Repair Technician will diagnose technical issues, perform component-level repairs, and carry out quality control to restore returned or repossessed phones to full functionality.

  • Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)
  • Salary: Not stated

About the Company

Sun King is the world's leading off-grid solar energy company, combining product design, fintech, and field operations to deliver energy access for the 1.8 billion people who live without reliable grid connections. It has built a distributed, green, customer-centric energy utility serving 25 million homes and businesses. Sun King employs 3,500 full-time staff in 14 countries and is committed to gender diversity, with women representing 42% of its workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnosis and Triage

  • Perform functional tests to triage damaged devices and diagnose failures.
  • Run diagnostic software/hardware checks on incoming devices (battery health, display, cameras, speakers/mic, sensors, buttons, charging port, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/cellular).
  • Sort and route devices by fault category and repair complexity.
  • Flag devices that fall outside repair scope or are beyond economical repair (BER).

Disassembly and Repair

  • Safely disassemble devices using precision tools without damaging surrounding components.
  • Isolate faulty parts through component-level testing.
  • Replace defective parts with OEM approved components.

Testing and Reclamation

  • Evaluate removed components for reuse potential.
  • Clean, refurbish, and re-certify housings, frames, and back covers for reuse.
  • Segregate reclaimed parts into inventory and route non-reusable parts to scrap/recycling.
  • Maintain accurate records of parts harvested vs. parts scrapped.

Reassembly

  • Follow model-specific SOPs for reassembly sequence, torque specs, and adhesive/seal application.
  • Verify that all components are fully seated before closing the housing.
  • Ensure ESD-safe handling practices are followed throughout.

Testing and Quality Control

  • Run complete post-repair diagnostics covering all functional systems.
  • Conduct RF testing (cellular signal, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS).
  • Inspect and grade cosmetic condition against company grading standards.
  • Document test results and assign final pass/fail/grade status.

Inventory Management

  • Log spare parts consumption in SAP at point of use.
  • Post finished goods into SAP upon completion.
  • Process goods receipts for incoming spare parts and goods issues for scrapped parts.
  • Participate in scheduled cycle counts and full stock takes.
  • Monitor spare parts stock levels and raise replenishment requests.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, major in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years' direct experience in cell phone or other electronic device repair (mandatory).
  • Experienced using precision tools and technology.
  • Software flashing and RF test experience (preferred).
  • Good team player with excellent time management.
  • High integrity and strong work ethic.

Benefits

  • Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry.
  • An open-minded, collaborative culture.
  • A truly multicultural experience.
  • Structured, tailored learning and development programs through the Sun Center for Leadership.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should Apply here.

Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role suits a technician with hands-on phone repair experience who wants to work at component level rather than doing basic part swaps. Because Sun King operates at scale across 14 countries, the role involves SAP inventory discipline and structured quality control, which builds strong technical operations experience in a high-impact industry.

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