Graduate Product Design Engineer

Rakon; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakon in Auckland, New Zealand, invites applications for a Graduate Product Design Engineer to join our Product Research & Development team. You will work with experienced engineers on design, development, qualification and industrialisation of frequency control and timing products, moving concepts to production.

You'll gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring, and contribute to projects across NPI, testing and continuous improvement, building a strong foundation for a long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Science (Physics/Electronics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in product design and technology development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, qualification and industrialisation of new frequency control and timing products.
• Participate in modelling, simulation, prototyping, testing, reliability assessment and design verification activities.
• Analyse engineering data and prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Assist in the development of test methodologies, qualification plans and validation activities.
• Work closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI).
• Support customer technical investigations and engineering problem-solving activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, quality, cost and manufacturability.
• Participate in technology development and innovation projects within the R&D team.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Interest in product design

Education

Bachelors in Electronic Engineering

Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelors in Physics/Electronics (Science)

Tools

Programming tools

Simulation tools

Modeling tools

Lab equipment

RF systems knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Job description

Every second of every day, millions of devices rely on precise timing to communicate, navigate, and perform.

At Rakon, we design and manufacture frequency control and timing solutions that sit at the heart of technologies ranging from 5G networks and autonomous vehicles to satellite constellations, AI data centres and space exploration. Whether it's connecting to a 5G tower or supporting a rover exploring Mars, our technology helps make it possible.

Launch your engineering career working on real products that impact the world.

We're looking for a Graduate Product Design Engineer to join our Product Research & Development (R&D) team in Auckland.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to work alongside experienced engineers on the design, development, qualification and industrialisation of innovative frequency control and timing products. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring from industry experts, and contribute to product development projects that move from concept and prototypes all the way through to production.

What you'll do

As a Graduate Product Design Engineer, you will:

• Support the design, development, qualification and industrialisation of new frequency control and timing products.
• Participate in modelling, simulation, prototyping, testing, reliability assessment and design verification activities.
• Analyse engineering data and prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Assist in the development of test methodologies, qualification plans and validation activities.
• Work closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI).
• Support customer technical investigations and engineering problem-solving activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, quality, cost and manufacturability.
• Participate in technology development and innovation projects within the R&D team.

Who we're looking for

You’ll have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Science (Physics/Electronics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine interest in product design and technology development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Internship, co-op placement or university project experience.
• Experience with programming, simulation or modelling tools.
• Exposure to laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of electronics, RF systems or manufacturing processes.
  

You’ll be working:

• Location: Auckland, New Zealand
• Employment Type: Full Time

• Department: Product Research & Development (R&D)

Why join Rakon?

At Rakon, you'll do more than start your career.

You'll be part of a global technology company, working alongside experienced engineers on real-world challenges, while building technical, commercial and professional skills through structured development and mentoring.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on products used in leading-edge frequency control technologies.
• Learn from highly experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Gain exposure across research, development, testing and manufacturing.
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.

Ready to start your engineering career?

If you're curious, innovative and excited by the opportunity to help develop technologies that connect the world, we'd love to hear from you.