Process Engineer - High-Tech Electronics Manufacturing

Rakon Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakon in Auckland seeks a passionate Process Engineer with strong experience in manufacturing environments. You will support and optimise existing processes while developing new ones to drive quality, productivity, and the successful introduction of new products.

This role includes providing process engineering support to maintain control, driving innovation, supporting NPI with DFM and FMEA, and developing PFMEAs/MSAs, plus selecting and optimising equipment and delivering yield improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in high-tech electronics manufacturing.
• Degree in Electronic, Mechatronic, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in process design and development with qualification and validation of equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Strong ownership and delivering outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with frequency control and timing technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive process engineering support to the manufacturing team to keep production processes in control and maintained to defined standards.
• Drive process engineering innovation to optimise performance and align with industry best practices.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives with DFM and FMEA methodologies.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and MSAs for new processes.
• Select, commission and optimise new manufacturing equipment for process enhancement and capacity expansion.
• Identify, develop and deliver yield and productivity improvements across product families.
• Monitor and analyse process performance data to identify trends and risks; mentor graduate engineers and staff.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing experience

Documentation

Communication

Mentorship

FMEA

DFM

NPI support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Mechatronic/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Rakon in Auckland seeks a passionate Process Engineer with strong experience in manufacturing environments. You will support and optimise existing processes while developing new ones to drive quality, productivity, and the successful introduction of new products.

This role includes providing process engineering support to maintain control, driving innovation, supporting NPI with DFM and FMEA, and developing PFMEAs/MSAs, plus selecting and optimising equipment and delivering yield improvements.