Electronics Engineer Level 1

Windcave; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Discounted health insurance (elig. )

Diverse, energetic team environment

Job summary

Windcave is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Ellerslie office. You will design, develop, test and deliver innovative electronic products deployed globally, owning engineering activities across the lifecycle and collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical and manufacturing engineers.

You will enhance circuit design and PCB development skills, working with Altium and contributing to DFM, EMC and compliance processes in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics.
• 1–3 years of electronics design experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Growth mindset and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical awareness and cross-functional collaboration.
• PCB design and schematic capture in Altium preferred.
• Experience with high-speed digital and mixed-signal design; ARM MCUs an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, prototype, assemble and test electronic circuits and systems in analogue and digital domains.
• Apply DFM, EMC, compliance, and certification requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Prototype, assemble, verification and testing of electronic hardware.
• Collect, analyse and document technical data to support decisions.
• Assist with product compliance testing and certification.
• Follow established engineering standards, safety requirements and project specs.
• Utilise industry tools to deliver outcomes and develop skills.
• Provide technical support across ongoing projects.
• Support manufacturing with BOMs and manufacturing documents.
• Maintain and develop Altium component libraries.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.

Skills

Electronics design

PCB design

Altium familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics

Tools

Altium

Job description

About Windcave:

Founded in 1999 in New Zealand, Windcave has consistently led the way in the innovation of payment technology. Today, our global footprint extends across 40+ countries, supported by a dedicated team of over 400+ experts. We process billions of transactions annually, providing businesses with a comprehensive payment solution through a single provider.

Our approach continuously sets new industry benchmarks and reflects our commitment to leading the market with self-developed, cutting-edge technologies. We support a wide range of industries, including retail, finance, hospitality, and more, with operations all over the globe.

About the role:

Windcave's Hardware Engineering team is seeking a talented Electronics Engineer to join our Ellerslie office. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and delivery of innovative electronic products deployed globally, taking ownership of defined engineering activities across the product lifecycle. This role provides the opportunity to further develop your circuit design and PCB development expertise while working alongside experienced hardware, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Role responsibilities:

• Design, development, prototyping, assembly and testing of electronic circuits and systems in both analogue and digital domains to ensure they meet defined specifications.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM), EMC, compliance, and certification requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform prototyping, assembly, verification, and testing of electronic hardware.
• Collect, analyse, and document technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Assist with product compliance testing and certification.
• Apply established engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications in all assigned tasks.
• Use industry tools, software, and best practices to deliver engineering outcomes, while continuing professional skill development.
• Provide technical support across ongoing engineering projects where required.
• Support manufacturing activities, including preparation of BOMs, inventory data, and other manufacturing documents.
• Maintain and develop Altium component libraries.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services

Experience/ Skills required:

• An A+ or A equivalent Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the Electronics field.
• 1-3 years of experience in electronics design.
• Excellent attention to detail. Accurate data entry skills and technically savvy.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering knowledge in design tasks.
• A growth mindset, be resilient and able to cope with change and a very fast-paced work environment.
• Mechanical awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• PCB Design & Schematic capture experience in Altium (preferred)
• Experience with high speed digital, mixed signal design, ARM microcontroller systems an advantage.

Benefits on offer:

We value our employees and offer competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Career development and long-term career opportunity
• Discounted health insurance (depending upon eligibility)
• Diverse, energetic and friendly team environment

Why join us?

At Windcave, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and be part of a company that values your contributions. We are committed to providing:

• A supportive and inclusive environment
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Exciting and challenging projects
• On going training and support

Windcave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce.

Please Note:

You must be a citizen, permanent resident or resident to be considered for this opportunity. There is no flexibility around this requirement.