Volunteer Opportunity: Embedded Systems Engineer – Jcoteck

For engineers with hands-on project experience (not beginners), seeking real-world, team-based engineering experience.

At Jcoteck, we design and build innovative solutions across embedded systems, IoT, robotics, automation, and AI-powered hardware products. We are opening an opportunity for Embedded Systems Engineers who have practical, hands-on project experience and want to work in a collaborative engineering team building real devices and systems deployed in real use cases.

This role is ideal for:

• Early-career embedded engineers

• Students

• Hobbyists/makers

• Self-taught engineers

• Those transitioning into hardware engineering
  who have already built 1–5 embedded projects (personal, school, or freelance) and want deeper exposure to real engineering processes.

Role Overview

As a volunteer Embedded Systems Engineer at Jcoteck, you will work on:

• Real-world hardware development

• IoT and automation systems

• Robotics and microcontroller-based devices

• Hardware + software integration

• Writing tutorial-style documentation for the Jcoteck blog

• Contributing to the educational side of the company

You will collaborate with a team, build production-grade projects, participate in reviews, and work under supervision.

Minimum Requirements (Project-Based Experience Required)

Applicants must have practical embedded systems project experience, including experience with one or more of:

Microcontrollers / Boards

• Arduino (UNO, Mega, Nano, etc.)

• ESP8266 / ESP32

• Raspberry Pi (Zero, 3, 4, Pico)

• STM32 (optional)

Skills & Tools

• Basic C, C++ or MicroPython programming

• Circuit design basics (breadboard or PCB-friendly)

• Sensor integration (ultrasonic, PIR, DHT, MPU6050, etc.)

• Actuators (servo motors, DC motors, relays, solenoids, etc.)

• Serial communication basics (UART, I2C, SPI)

• IoT basics (MQTT, WiFi, HTTP API) — optional but helpful

Experience Required (Not professional, but practical):

• Must have built at least 1–5 embedded/IoT projects

• Ability to debug basic hardware issues

• Ability to write simple, clean embedded code

• Ability to document your work clearly (important!)

Not Required:

• Professional engineering experience

• Advanced electronics theory

• High-level PCB design expertise

• Heavy math or advanced signal processing

Core Responsibilities

As part of the engineering team, you will:

1. Build Real Hardware Projects

• Develop embedded systems and IoT devices

• Integrate sensors, actuators, controllers, and wireless modules

• Test, debug, and refine the systems

• Work with developers and UI/UX designers to integrate hardware with software platforms

2. Contribute to Jcoteck’s Educational Ecosystem

You will:

• Build beginner-friendly tutorial projects

• Write well-explained, step-by-step documentation

• Publish to the Jcoteck Blog under supervision

• Make tutorials understandable for new learners

• Explain wiring diagrams, code, and logic in simple terms

3. Team Collaboration

• Participate in weekly engineering meetings

• Work remotely with a structured task system

• Get mentorship, reviews, and guidance

• Collaborate with a diverse tech team (software, UI/UX, robotics, etc.)

4. Testing & Deployment

• Perform hardware tests

• Assist with demo preparation

• Help deploy prototypes

• Support integration with software platforms

What You Gain

This role helps you grow through real hands-on engineering exposure:

• Build real-world engineering projects

• Strengthen embedded skills through teamwork

• Experience working in a professional engineering workflow

• Publish engineering articles/tutorials under your name

• Improve your documentation and teaching ability

• Gain portfolio-ready hardware projects

• Receive mentorship and code reviews

• Learn IoT, robotics, automation, and system integration

• Boost your confidence and engineering professionalism

Who This Role Is For

• Individuals who have built projects and want deeper, real-world experience

• Embedded or IoT enthusiasts who want to work in a strong engineering team

• People who enjoy both building and teaching/documenting

• Individuals looking to grow their portfolio and technical writing skills

• Candidates seeking an engineering internship-like experience (unpaid)

Important Notes

• This is a volunteer / internship role (unpaid).

• Applicants must have project experience, not theoretical knowledge only.

• The aim is to create a real engineering environment that helps you grow through:

  • Teamwork

  • Supervised development

  • Reviews

  • Real deployments

  • Educational content creation

Ready to Join Jcoteck as an Embedded Systems Engineer?

Apply via: filling in the form below
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Volunteer / Internship Opportunity: Social Media Manager – Jcoteck

For Creators With Practical Social Media Experience (Not Complete Beginners)

At Jcoteck, we’re shaping the future through technology, innovation, IoT, robotics, and digital solutions.
We are opening an opportunity for Social Media Managers who have basic–intermediate experience creating content or managing pages, and want to work in a real digital team environment.

This role is ideal for:

• Early social media managers

• Content creators

• Digital marketers starting out

• Students or interns

• People who’ve managed personal, brand, school, or client pages before

Not a beginner role — but no professional job experience required.

Role Overview

As a volunteer/intern Social Media Manager at Jcoteck, you will help manage our digital presence, grow our online community, and promote our technology innovations across platforms.
You’ll work with designers, content writers, and technical teams to create content that reflects our brand.

Minimum Requirements (Experience From Projects Required)

You should have hands-on experience with:

• Managing at least one Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, or LinkedIn page (personal, school, business, or project)

• Creating content ideas, captions, and posting schedules

• Basic graphics editing using Canva or similar tools

• Understanding how social media algorithms work

• Analyzing simple metrics: reach, engagement, impressions, follows

Helpful but not required:

• Experience with brand storytelling

• Experience running ads (optional)

• Content calendar creation

• Basic video editing (CapCut, VN, etc.)

What You Will Do

• Manage Jcoteck’s social media pages

• Create and schedule posts

• Develop content ideas around tech, innovation, and our ongoing projects

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and developers for visuals

• Participate in weekly planning meetings

• Engage with the online community

• Analyze performance and give recommendations

• Help grow Jcoteck’s digital footprint across platforms

What You Gain

• Real experience managing social media for a tech brand

• A stronger digital marketing portfolio

• Experience working with a full tech team

• Mentorship, reviews, and strategic guidance

• Content pieces and results you can showcase professionally

• A real-world environment to grow your skills

Who This Role Is For

• Anyone who has created or managed social media content before

• Content creators who want a professional edge

• Digital marketing beginners who have project experience

• Individuals who want to work in tech marketing

• Motivated, consistent, and creative learners

Important Notes

• This is a volunteer/internship role (unpaid).

• Applicants must have practical experience — not total beginners.

• You will gain experience through:

  • Real brand management

  • Team collaboration

  • Mentorship and guidance

  • Content reviews

  • A portfolio of real campaigns

Interested in Joining as a Social Media Manager?

Apply via: filling in the form below
Role: Select role “Social Media Manager”

✍️ Volunteer / Internship Opportunity: Tech Content Writer – Jcoteck

For Writers With Basic Tech Writing or Content Creation Experience

At Jcoteck, we build innovations across software, hardware, IoT, and digital technology.
We are opening an opportunity for Tech Content Writers with basic writing experience who want to build a strong writing portfolio in the tech industry.

This role is ideal for:

• Beginner–intermediate content writers

• Students or interns

• Freelancers who’ve written blog posts, tech notes, or articles

• Individuals who love explaining technology simply

• Writers looking to enter the tech space

Not a beginner role — you must have written some content before (even personal projects).

???? Role Overview

As a volunteer/intern Tech Content Writer at Jcoteck, you will create educational and engaging content about:

• Software development

• Embedded systems

• IoT

• Robotics

• UI/UX

• Digital innovation

• Startup culture
  and more.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, and team leads to ensure technical accuracy and creative storytelling.

Minimum Requirements (Project-Based Writing Experience Required)

You should have experience with:

• Writing at least 2–5 articles or content pieces (personal blog, Medium, school work, freelance, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Basic understanding of tech concepts OR a strong willingness to learn

• Clear and simple writing style

• Ability to research topics and summarize information

• Basic knowledge of SEO principles (optional but helpful)

Helpful but not required:

• Experience writing tutorials

• Knowledge of software, IoT, robotics, or digital tools

• Content structuring and headline writing

What You Will Do

• Write articles, blog posts, and social media content about tech topics

• Explain complex technical concepts in simple language

• Collaborate with engineers and developers for content accuracy

• Participate in content brainstorming sessions

• Create content around Jcoteck projects and innovations

• Assist in building our content library and documentation

What You Gain

• Real-world writing experience in the tech industry

• A strong writing portfolio with published articles

• Mentorship, editing support, and writing feedback

• Collaboration with engineering and design teams

• Exposure to real technology and hands-on insights

• Opportunities to become a specialist tech writer

Who This Role Is For

• Writers who have created content before (not complete beginners)

• Individuals interested in tech and innovation

• Content creators who want to transition into tech writing

• Students seeking tech writing internship experience

• Curious learners with a passion for storytelling

Important Notes

• This is a volunteer/internship role (unpaid).

• Applicants must have some prior writing experience — not total beginners.

• You will grow through:

  • Editorial feedback

  • Research guidance

  • Consistent writing practice

  • Publication of real-world articles

  • Collaboration with technical and creative teams

Interested in Joining as a Tech Content Writer?

Apply via: filling in the form below 
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Volunteer / Internship Opportunity: UI/UX Designer – Jcoteck

For Designers With Practical Project Experience (Not Complete Beginners)

At Jcoteck, we build innovative digital solutions across web development, mobile apps, IoT, robotics, and automation. We are opening an opportunity for UI/UX Designers who have basic–intermediate design experience and want to work on real-world projects in a collaborative, professional design environment.

This role is ideal for:

• Aspiring UI/UX designers

• Early-career designers

• Self-taught designers

• Students or interns

• Designers transitioning into tech
  who have completed personal or school design projects and want to gain real team experience.

Role Overview

As a volunteer/intern UI/UX Designer at Jcoteck, you will help design real applications and systems that will be built and deployed by the development team.
You don’t need years of experience — but you must have practical experience designing interfaces using modern tools.

You will work under supervision, collaborate with developers, and receive feedback through design reviews.

Minimum Requirements (Project-Based Experience Required)

You should have practical experience with:

• Figma (required)

• Wireframing & prototyping

• Creating UI screens and design components

• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles

• Creating mobile and/or web layouts

• Working on at least 1–3 UI/UX projects (personal, academic, or freelance)

Not required:

• Expert-level skill

• Professional job experience

• Deep UX research knowledge

But helpful:

• Knowledge of design systems

• UX flows, journey maps, personas

• Basic principles of typography, spacing, color, and layout

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with frontend and backend teams on application design

• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and full UI screens

• Participate in remote design discussions and team reviews

• Improve existing designs based on user and team feedback

• Contribute to building reusable design systems and components

• Work on real projects that get built and deployed

What You Gain

• Real-world UI/UX design experience

• Collaboration with software engineers and product teams

• A portfolio of actual implemented projects, not just mockups

• Mentorship, design reviews, and guidance

• Experience working in a structured, remote tech team

• Increased confidence and readiness for professional roles

Who This Role Is For

• Designers who have learned the basics and practiced through projects

• Individuals ready to work in a real tech environment

• Those seeking an internship-like experience without pay

• People who want to build strong, real-world portfolio items

• Motivated team players who want experience in the tech industry

Important Notes

• This is a volunteer/internship role (unpaid).

• Applicants must have prior project experience using UI/UX tools — not total beginners.

• The goal is to help you grow your skills through:

  • Real-world design work

  • Team collaboration

  • Mentorship

  • Design reviews

  • Portfolio-ready projects

Ready to Join Jcoteck as a UI/UX Designer?

Apply via: filling in the form beow 
Role: Select role “UI/UX Designer”

Volunteer Role: Frontend Developer

Role Overview

As a volunteer Frontend Developer, you will work remotely with a team to build real-world applications.
You don’t need senior-level expertise — but you must have used the frontend tools before in at least one or more projects.

This role helps you solidify your skills through real-life collaboration, structured supervision, and proper development workflow.

Minimum Requirements

You should have practical experience (not mastery) with:

• React.js (or any modern frontend framework)

• Vite or another build tool

• JavaScript (ES6+) basics

• At least one state management tool (Redux, Context API, Zustand, etc.)

• Basic API consumption (fetch/axios)

• Git and GitHub workflow

• Basic responsive design

Project Experience Required (Not Professional Experience)

You must have worked on at least:

• 1–3 personal, academic, or collaborative frontend projects

• OR contributed to a small application using the tools above

No formal job experience is needed.

What You Will Do

• Build frontends for real-world applications used by actual users

• Collaborate remotely with a full development team

• Participate in code reviews and mentorship sessions

• Follow real software development workflow

• Improve your architecture, component design, and code quality

• Deploy applications and add them to your professional portfolio

What You Gain

• Confidence in using React and modern frontend tools

• Real team collaboration experience

• A stronger CV and portfolio with real deployed apps

• Mentorship, supervision, and guided improvement

• Practical understanding of agile teamwork