R&D Team Leader - Electronics - Career Growth Potential

Rakon is a global high technology company - a New Zealand grown success story and a world leader in its field. We design and manufacture advanced frequency control and timing solutions for telecommunications, global positioning, and space and defence applications.  

We’re looking for an experienced R&D Team Leader – Electronics to join our company. This recently created position will be Leading the Electronic Engineers and Technicians in the Product Research and Development Team. You will provide the technical leadership, manage, plan and co-ordinated activities in the electronics aspects of the product development to deliver innovative world class frequency control products. While the role is Product R&D Department it will also require close collaboration with the other core and supporting engineering departments across the global Rakon sites.

We're looking for:

• At least 10 years’ experience of successfully working in Electronics Development Engineering, both in a hands-on technical role and at people leader level.  
• Advanced proficiency in the use of circuit modelling, simulation tools and test systems.
• Knowledge of key APQP tools (DFMEA DVP+R).
• Proven experience of successfully facilitating and educating others in an engineering context.
• Outstanding communication and people skills and the values of a true leader.
• A minimum of a degree in Electronics Engineering, with a preference for higher level study.

At Rakon, we value problem solvers and strong analytical thinkers who continuously seek to improve our products, business, and themselves. Preference will be given to citizens and residents. However, we also welcome applications from those with the right to work in NZ. Applications close as soon as we find the right person, so click Apply now!