Employment
Engineering Manager
AuCom Electronics is a privately owned New Zealand company with a proud history and culture of innovation and excellence. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of motor control technology, exporting to over 60 countries. Our head office, design and manufacturing base is in Christchurch, with offices in China, UAE and Russia. We are a growing company, employing over 130 people. Our vision is clear, ‘to be New Zealand’s most successful technology company with global operations and a human face’.
We are now looking for a talented Engineering Manager to help support the growing demand in our team for our leading edge medium voltage products. This position is based at AuCom in Shanghai with support from AuCom Industrial Solutions in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This person will report to the CEO of AuCom China and be an integral part of the China Senior Management Team.
The Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
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Working directly with Design Institute Engineers, Customers, Sales Reps and Distributors, to provide engineering support and training
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Good oral presentation of technical information at all levels
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Written communication of technical details through service and technical bulletins
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Travel in China will be required for sales support, training presentations, and product related issues.
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Having good communications with AuCom NZ on product application and technical issues.
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Maintain proper projects records, technical library and back up documentation.
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Self-motivation to work independently and to obtain hands-on product experience
The successful applicant will have:
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Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/ Electronics) or demonstrable related engineering or technical experience.
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience.
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Understanding of the Electrical/Electronics technical support field.
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Must have strong computer skills with Microsoft applications; i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
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Understanding of power electronics.
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Motor application analysis of asynchronous and synchronous motors
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An appreciation of 3D modeling and electrical schematics.
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An appreciation of Medium Voltage (MV) switchboard manufacturing up to 36kV.
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A good understanding of MV apparatus such as vacuum contactors, circuit breakers, protection relays, isolators etc.
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The ability to provide integrated MV apparatus solutions.
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A commercial approach to solution designing to cost.
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Position requires flexibility to be a good team player, and the self-motivation to work independently and to obtain hands-on product experience
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Fluency in Chinese and English both in written and spoken is essential, as good communication with AuCom NZ is essential.
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High energy professional seeking to join and make valuable contributions to a world-class team in a successful and growing international company.
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The ability to travel internationally; and to stay in NZ for a minimum of 3 months for initial training.
The successful applicant will preferably have working or project experience in any of the following industries:
This position has excellent career prospects as the company continues to expand its MV business in China and internationally. In return AuCom offers a competitive remuneration package.
To apply in confidence, please e-mail your application letter and CV to Bob Verrall:
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. Applications close 12 noon 24th September 2010.
General Employment Enquiry
We welcome general enquiries from skilled staff with experience in designing or marketing electronic motor control equipment. If you would like to join the team at AuCom, please send your curriculum vitae, together with a covering letter, to
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or by post to:
HR Manager
AuCom Electronics Limited
PO Box 80208
Christchurch 8440
New Zealand
Telephone enquiries are welcome on +64 3 338-8280. All enquiries will be treated in confidence.
Summer internships
The 2009 internship program has now closed. To apply for the 2010 internship program, please apply by 31st August 2010. AuCom invites applications of exceptional students for summer internships at our Christchurch office.
In particular AuCom seeks interns in the following areas:
- Software (C, assembler, C++, .NET)
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering (plastics and metals)
- Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics background is desirable)
- Commerce and other sciences are also considered for specific projects.
To apply, please email an up-to-date resume with your academic transcript to
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(Subject: AuCom Summer Internship) by 31st August for the summer round of internships.
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