Employment

• Product Manager
• International Business Development Manager
• General Employment Enquiry
• Summer internships 

Product Manager

• Commercial & Technical role
• World Class Electronics Manufacturer
• Christchurch Head Office

AuCom Electronics is a privately owned New Zealand company with a proud history and culture of innovation and excellence. We are known for our flexibility and engineering skill, and are recognised as the world’s leading specialist in soft starter technology. We design products from 1 kW to over 2 MW and export to 60 countries.

We are looking for a Product Manager who will be responsible for managing product development and support of existing products.

Key tasks:

• Product life cycle management: monitor market and technology trends, research new product/feature ideas
• Development of the product brief, pricing, business case, coordinate forecasts
• Technical assistance for sales/marketing materials
• Pre-release: administration of product BOMs, spare parts
• Testing: Conduct acceptance testing and organise field trials
• Manuals: Preparation of manuals and technical literature with the technical writing team
• Post-release: solve larger product issues, support sales training

The successful applicant will have:

• 5+ years product management experience
• Tertiary Technical qualification
• Sound understanding of customer, sales and marketing needs
• Excellent communication skills

This position has considerable potential to grow with enhanced career prospects within AuCom. To apply in confidence, please send a CV and covering letter to Sudhir Joshi, Product Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by 5/4/10.

International Business Development Manager

• Growing electrical products company
• Variety and independence
• International focus

AuCom Electronics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of soft starters for small distributors and large multinational companies worldwide. We are now looking for a talented Business Development Manager to support and encourage growth help support for our leading edge industrial electronic products. This position is based at our Head Office in Christchurch, New Zealand, but involves frequent international travel.

The Business Development manager will be responsible for:

• Growing market share via new and existing distribution channels
• Managing key accounts (contract and price negotiation, problem resolution)
• Working with Marketing to execute promotion and sales objectives
• Providing ideas to Product Managers for new product development
• Provide sales and product training

The successful applicant will have:

• 5 years + sales experience in industrial products
• 2 years + experience in business strategy
• Tertiary qualification in electrical technology, or equivalent is preferred but not essential
• Experience in negotiation, international business • Soft starter experience is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

This is an exciting role for a sales manager looking to extend their career or look for a new opportunity. AuCom offers a competitive remuneration package, and Christchurch provides excellent lifestyle.

To apply in confidence, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Subject: AuCom Summer Internship) by 31st August for the summer round of internships.