Instrumentation & Electronics Engineer

at  Cawthron Institute

Posted: 15/02/2024
Closing Date: 10/03/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Nelson
Job Category: Engineering
Cawthron Institute is New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation. Established over 100 years ago, our world-class science supports the growth of primary industries and the protection of marine and freshwater environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description
We have a permanent full-time role for an Electronics Engineer to join our Research & Development Engineering team focused on the development, design and integration of electronic hardware, as well as working on sensors and embedded software for monitoring freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
You will be contributing to exciting and impactful coastal and open ocean research programmes, and aligned commercial opportunities through your work. The role will include troubleshooting and deploying equipment, as well as downloading and storage of the data collected. As you may be deploying the equipment, there may be some travel as part of the role.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

About you
You will ideally have a Bachelor of Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering or other relevant qualification. Alternatively, we will also consider significant experience in these disciplines including deployment and maintenance of water quality instrumentation. Due to the physical nature of deploying and retrieving equipment you must be fit and able to undertake field work, specifically on boats.

Demonstrable experience with the following is an advantage:

• Programming and interfacing micro controller systems (e.g., Micropython, PIC, Arduino)
• PCB CAD package(s) and understanding of PCB design and manufacture
• 3D mechanical design, prototyping and manufacture (e.g., CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting)
• Familiarity with aquatic instruments and sensors

Why work for us?
The successful candidate will join an experienced team of people based in Nelson dedicated to delivering independent world-class science to protect and restore New Zealand’s freshwater and marine environments. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and positive working environment for staff to thrive and reach their potential.
We offer life and income protection insurance benefits along with a positive and supportive environment where you will be a valued team member. There are plenty of opportunities to be involved in workplace events; ranging from science seminars to cultural, social and wellness events.
Application process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via our careers page by 10 March 2024 with your CV and a Cover letter.
A full role description can be accessed here: Instrumentation & Electronics Engineer RD
For more information about working at Cawthron please go to: https://www.cawthron.org.nz/working-at-cawthron/
Enquires can be directed to recruitment@cawthron.org.n

Please refer the Job description for details