Electronics Product Design Engineer: High‑Performance

Rakon; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakon is seeking an innovative Product Design Engineer to shape next‑generation high‑performance products. Join a forward‑thinking R&D team and contribute to the full lifecycle—from concept and design through prototyping, testing and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Production and technology partners to deliver world‑leading products. A minimum of 3+ years in a design role and a strong grounding in circuit design are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering (required).
• Postgraduate study (Master’s/PhD/Postgrad Diploma) in Engineering or Science (an advantage).
• At least 3+ years’ experience in a design role within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering knowledge with experience in product realisation.
• Proficiency in circuit modelling and simulation tools.
• Experience in analogue and digital circuit design.
• Excellent communication skills and a methodical, solution‑focused approach.
• Thermal or structural simulation knowledge would be an advantage.
• APQP engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design of new products from concept through to verification and qualification.
• Develop and implement test methodologies and specifications.
• Keep ahead of market needs and state‑of‑the‑art technology to inform product and process innovation.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.
• Solve customer and design challenges.
• Participate in project work across the organisation.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities.
• Champion innovation and adoption of new technologies and engineering concepts.

Skills

Circuit modelling

Analogue & digital circuit design

Excellent communication

Problem solving

APQP engineering techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering

Master’s/PhD in Engineering or Science (advantage)

Job description

Rakon is seeking an innovative Product Design Engineer to shape next‑generation high‑performance products. Join a forward‑thinking R&D team and contribute to the full lifecycle—from concept and design through prototyping, testing and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Production and technology partners to deliver world‑leading products. A minimum of 3+ years in a design role and a strong grounding in circuit design are essential.