Lead Electronics Engineering Team - Product R&D

Rakon Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakon Limited is seeking a dynamic Engineering leader to head a team of Electronics Engineers and Technicians responsible for developing next-generation frequency control and timing solutions. You will provide both technical and people leadership while driving innovation, product development excellence, and team capability.

You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and global Rakon teams to shape technology roadmaps, deliver development projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in electronics product development.
• Strong experience leading engineers and technicians.
• Postgraduate study is advantageous.
• Experience with analogue and digital circuit design.
• Knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, and DVP&R.
• Experience with product verification and test systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative leadership focused on developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Provide technical leadership across product development from concept to qualification.
• Guide design reviews, verification activities, and engineering decision-making.
• Support analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design, and product verification activities.
• Ensure product development follows APQP-based development methodology.
• Collaborate with Product Management, NPI, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to technology and product development strategies based on market needs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s/PhD/Postgrad Diploma

Tools

PCB design

Circuit simulation tools

Modelling tools

APQP methodologies

Job description

Rakon Limited is seeking a dynamic Engineering leader to head a team of Electronics Engineers and Technicians responsible for developing next-generation frequency control and timing solutions. You will provide both technical and people leadership while driving innovation, product development excellence, and team capability.

You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and global Rakon teams to shape technology roadmaps, deliver development projects, and