Production Test Engineer – Hardware, Software & Automation

Tait Communications; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Gym

Café

Long service recognition

Social club

Job summary

Tait Communications in Christchurch designs, builds, and supports test systems used across manufacturing to deliver world-class communication technology.

As a Test Engineer, you will develop hardware and software test solutions, maintain production test equipment, and collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing to improve test capability and reliability, while solving production challenges and reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic design across analogue, digital, and RF circuitry.
• Proficiency in Python, C or VB for test software.
• Experience with microcontrollers or SBCs like Arduino.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with test equipment, PCB development, or manufacturing systems.
• Collaborative approach and continuous improvement mindset.
• Tertiary qualification in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and commissioning production test jigs and equipment.
• Developing hardware and software solutions to meet test requirements.
• Supporting and maintaining existing test systems and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults, resolving technical issues, and minimising downtime.
• Collaborating with Product Development and Manufacturing to define test requirements.
• Driving continuous improvements to test capability, quality, and efficiency.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Participating in on-call roster with standby and call-out allowances.

Skills

Electronic design

Python

C

VB

Microcontrollers

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

PCB development

Manufacturing systems

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Electronics Engineering

Mechatronics

Software Engineering

Tools

Arduino

Job description

Tait Communications in Christchurch designs, builds, and supports test systems used across manufacturing to deliver world-class communication technology.

As a Test Engineer, you will develop hardware and software test solutions, maintain production test equipment, and collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing to improve test capability and reliability, while solving production challenges and reducing downtime.