Job Summary: This role performs preventative and corrective maintenance for equipment, repairing to board level. Incumbents of this role will also carry out product builds on the production assembly lines to specifications. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Performs equipment-related, preventive and corrective maintenance, on-site diagnosis, troubleshooting, repairs and replacement of modular components. 

• Possesses ability to read and interpret complex schematics, parts/wiring diagrams, work orders, customer specifications, test instructions/procedures and engineers’ notes/memos to determine tests/equipment required. Sets up and evaluates performance of subassemblies and assemblies. 

• Analyses and interprets test data to determine if results are within appropriate specifications. 

• Uses counters, signal generators, tracking generators, synthesizers, network analyzers, spectrum analysers, digital interface units, basic hand tools and special tooling for detailed diagnostics of equipment 

• Assembles products as per instructions detailed in relevant T.P’s (Text Procedures), ensuring products meet quality standards and are assembled according to KPIs  

• Continuously applies 5S methodology to all our operating areas 

• Supports the Quality Assurance team in the calibration of items that are not sent to calibration service providers, and maintain originals of calibration certificates in a file 

• Prepares and maintains appropriate technical notes and records. 

• Provides feedback to supervision and planning on time restraints and productivity goals set by management 

• Actively engages in continuous improvement activities both within the team and the wider company initiatives 

• Trains, directs and assists lower technicians as required 

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System 

• Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures 

• Ensure own health and safety and that of others by following all rules and procedures, reporting and managing all hazards in the work area and actively contributing to, and participating in, company health and safety initiatives 

• Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations 

• Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures 

• Other duties as requested 

Minimum Job Requirements:  
 

Qualifications 

Essential: 

• NCEA or similar qualification in the field of electronics engineering, computer science, information systems, or other relevant technical; discipline 

• Must have a full New Zealand drivers license

Skills/Experience/Knowledge: 

Essential: 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role 

• Ability to follow T.P’s (Text procedures) and engineering drawings. 

• Ability to solder to IPC-A-610 RevD, class 2 

• Ability to carry out wiring to IPC WHMA A 620 RevA, class 2 

• Relevant hand skills to be able to carry out light mechanical assembly work 

• Minimum computer skills sufficient to carry out product testing using ATE (Automated Test Equipment) 

• Assembly experience to ensure that allocated production assembly times are met or improved upon 

• Must be experienced in soldering and wiring to a high standard

Experience with IPC 610 soldering and 620 wiring would be advantageous

 Competencies: 

• Living One Cubic: Identifies with the larger organisation and their role within it, shares resources, responds to requests from other parts of the organisation, supports larger organisational initiatives and sees them as more important than local or personal goals. 

• Ethics & Compliance: Demonstrates high level of trust and respect for others and maintains compliance with Cubic's polices, mission and values. 

• Communication: Expresses information clearly, transparently, and disseminates appropriately in a timely manner. 

• Results: Effectively balances and prioritises time and projects to meet deliverables and drive continuous improvement. 

• Winning the Customer: Seeks to understand customer needs and challenges, works effectively with customers to resolve issues, provides exceptional service and deliverables that exceed customer expectations. 

• Innovation: Applies information, imagination and initiative to identify efficiencies, implement improvements and drive growth. 

• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for all work activities and actions; follows through on commitments and adheres to deadlines; implements decisions that have been agreed upon; acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; early transparency about risks and issues; recognises the impact of one's behaviour on others and the company. 

Condition of Employment: 

Successful outcome of a National Police Check 

Occasional travel to NZ suppliers or overseas Customer sites may be required so the ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and written is a key requirement. 

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.  Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.