Hands-On Automation Test Engineer (Hardware/Software)

Tait International Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Gym onsite facilities

Café on site

Long service benefits

Social club

Job summary

Tait Communications is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and support production test systems across the electronics and manufacturing landscape. The role involves hands-on hardware and software development, collaboration with product development, and driving improvements in test capability and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have experience in analogue/digital/RF design, programming in Python/C, and familiarity with microcontrollers such as Arduino.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electronics or related field, plus hands-on design and testing experience.
• Experience designing and supporting production test equipment for electronics.
• Proficient in Python/C and hands-on hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission production test jigs and equipment.
• Develop hardware and software solutions to meet manufacturing test requirements.
• Support and maintain existing test systems and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, resolve technical issues, and minimise production downtime.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to define test requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvements to test capability, quality, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in an on-call roster, with standby and call-out allowances provided.

Skills

Python

C

VB

Arduino

RF circuitry

Troubleshooting

PCB development

Manufacturing systems

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

PCB development tools

Electronics assembly

Job description

Tait Communications is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and support production test systems across the electronics and manufacturing landscape. The role involves hands-on hardware and software development, collaboration with product development, and driving improvements in test capability and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have experience in analogue/digital/RF design, programming in Python/C, and familiarity with microcontrollers such as Arduino.