Head of Electronics Engineering, Product R&D

Rakon; Auckland; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakon in Auckland leads a global team of Electronics Engineers and Technicians to develop next-generation frequency control and timing solutions. This role provides both technical and people leadership, shaping roadmaps, guiding product development, and driving continuous improvement across our portfolio.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management, delivering projects from concept to qualification while nurturing a high-performing engineering culture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electronics product development experience.
• Postgraduate study in Engineering or Science is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver complex product development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical leadership across product development from concept to qualification.
• Guide design reviews, verification activities, and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, and global teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Electronics design

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s/PhD advantageous

Tools

PCB design tools

Circuit simulation

DFMEA & DVP&R

APQP methodologies

Job description

Rakon in Auckland leads a global team of Electronics Engineers and Technicians to develop next-generation frequency control and timing solutions. This role provides both technical and people leadership, shaping roadmaps, guiding product development, and driving continuous improvement across our portfolio.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management, delivering projects from concept to qualification while nurturing a high-performing engineering culture and