Electronics and Software Design Technician

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Department of Civil and

Natural Resource Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (permanent) position
  • Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
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Electronics and Software Design Technician? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.


Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electronics and Software Design Technician to join the Civil and Natural Resource Engineering.

In this role you will have the opportunity to design, build, and write software for data logging & control equipment to be used by the department and students for their projects and post-graduate research.

You will experience highly varied tasks while being supported by an experienced on-site team.

Mōu | Who You Are

A successful applicant for this role will have a minimum 5 years experience in research and development of electronics hardware within varied and innovative fields, with strengths in Analog circuit design, Microcontroller and digital design, and Printed circuit board (PCB) design.

You will also have a NZ Diploma in Engineering (Electrical), specialising in Electronics and Computer Engineering, (NZQA Level 6) (minimum requirement) or BE in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (desirable).

You will be adaptable and dynamic, with a comprehensive understanding of electronic and programming principles, as well as PCB design, Analog and digital design expertise.

You will lastly have Excellent soldering skills, and at minimum basic workshop machining skills, e.g. drilling, filing, tapping, etc.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The role of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high quality teaching.

We aim to constantly develop our alumni and industry partnerships, to provide students with the highest level of training, and to expand the scope of our research expertise by attracting and retaining highly skilled academic and support staff.


Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world.

A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities.

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC


Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.


We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


The closing date for this position is: 3rd April 2024 (midnight, NZ time)

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


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Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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