Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Metalform (Dannevirke) LTD – Manawatu District, North Island

Metalform is building the next generation of power wheelchairs , rugged, safe, and reliable mobility systems designed and manufactured in New Zealand. We’re hiring Senior Electronics Design Engineers to join a cross‑functional team working end‑to‑end : concept, prototyping, field trials, certification, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate electronics hardware for power wheelchairs, covering power systems, motor drivers, sensors, and communication interfaces.
• Lead the design of high‑power BLDC motor control and power architecture (battery packs, BMS, DC‑DC converters, chargers) with attention to thermal performance, protection, and EMC / EMI compliance.
• Develop safety‑critical circuits and mechanisms (e‑stop, watchdogs, redundancy, diagnostics, and fail‑safe paths) to meet healthcare‑level reliability.
• Plan and execute rigorous testing and validation, including HIL, environmental stress testing, fault injection, and traceable verification.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare and mobility standards through design practices, documentation, and collaboration with certification partners.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, and test teams to ensure robust system integration and continuous improvement from concept to production.

Essential Experience and Skills

Benefits

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The position is full time Monday to Friday 8 am‑5 pm. Occasional weekend work may be required.

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