Manufacturing Technician
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Vocational
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Engineering
Salary range: 45000-60000
Company profile: PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.
Description: PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge wireless power research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins. We are now looking for Manufacturing Technicians to join our Production Operations team. You will be an instrumental part of our product development process. Your key functions will include assembling products, providing technical support in prototyping, testing and failure investigation during manufacturing process of our prototypes and products. Day to day functions may include :Product assembly, including mechanical, coil winding and circuit board from schematicsTest electronic customer release products and test equipmentBuild, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair products and other test equipment.Repairs and servicing of prototypes and end productsAssist with testing and failure investigationCommunicating issues back to product development, production, QA team and testers.Develop assembly, maintenance, operation manuals.
Requirements: You should ideally have at least 5-8 years relevant experience in a technician role, ideally in an electronics manufacturing environment. You are skilled at reading schematics and PCB designs, and in assembling circuits from schematics. You have excellent soldering skills and able to solder surface mounts of less than 0402 preferably. You have a strong attention to detail and ability to communicate issues effectively to others. 
Benefits: This is an opportunity to work with one of the most exciting high tech companies globally that is turning science fiction into an accessible technology. We hire the best in the wireless power technology field globally. If you are someone highly motivated in developing your career in the power electronics industry and wish to become a subject matter expert in this field, this is a great opportunity for you to develop your career. Our work culture is collegial, collaborative and we truly celebrate success. Our growing Production Operations team has access to some of the most advance tools required to carry out the work  To apply, please submit your application with a copy of your resume by clicking on "Apply" below. 
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