Production Electronics Engineer

Join Syft and help shape the future of real-time gas monitoring technology

At Syft, we're on a mission to become the world's leading supplier of real-time gas monitoring analytics. With teams across six countries and more than 20 nationalities, we combine innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence to deliver cutting-edge instrumentation that helps our customers make faster, smarter decisions.

We're looking for a Production Electronics Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team in Christchurch. Whether you're an emerging engineer eager to grow your skills or an experienced intermediate professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving technical problems, and driving continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our fast-paced, high-tech environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Engineering Manager, you'll provide technical support across our production processes, work closely with engineers and manufacturing teams, and play a key role in improving product quality, reliability, and efficiency.

This is a varied role where you'll balance technical problem-solving, production support, process improvement, and quality initiatives to help deliver world-class instrumentation to customers around the globe. Here is what you’ll spend most of your time on:

• Provide technical support across all stages of electronics manufacturing.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including building prototypes and test rigs.
• Develop and maintain production test and automation systems.
• Assess and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Maintain and improve existing test infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and quality documentation.
• Manage TPM and calibration systems.
• Build, calibrate, tune, and test Syft products.
• Establish and monitor product quality standards and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and other departments to resolve technical challenges and improve outcomes.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck into problems, learning new technologies, and working collaboratively across teams. So naturally you will have:

Essential

• Engineering qualification (BEng, BEng Tech, or similar).
• 2 years' experience in electronics engineering, including assembly, testing, and technical support.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
• PCB CAD design experience.
• Experience with automated production testing systems.
• Strong practical troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and soldering equipment.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, quality management, and continuous improvement principles.

Nice to have

• Mechanical or mechatronics engineering experience.
• Manufacturing experience within a high-tech, low-volume environment.
• Experience with Altium or similar PCB design software.

Why join Syft?

At Syft, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values openness, honesty, learning, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, contribute to products used globally, and help shape the future of a growing New Zealand success story.

Based at our Christchurch headquarters, you'll work alongside experts from engineering, science, operations, sales, and customer support in a dynamic environment where ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.

What’s in it for you?

• Work with advanced technologies across engineering, science, and analytics.
• Contribute to products used by customers around the world.
• Learn from experienced engineers and accelerate your development.
• Flexible working environment.
• Generous parental and partner leave.
• Social club and regular team events.
• Corporate rates at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

Apply now

If you're an electronics professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working with cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you.

If this opportunity sounds like you, please send us your:

1. CV outlining your relevant skills and experience
2. Cover letter specifically outlining:

• What you like about being an engineer.
• A project you are currently working on, or completed, that you’re particularly proud of (personally or professionally).

Applicants must have a current, legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications from recruitment or talent agencies will not be accepted.

We're moving through the recruitment process quickly, and we may interview candidates prior to the advertisement closing.

Apply today and become part of the team powering the future of real-time gas monitoring analytics!