ML Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to production, encompassing electronics, firmware/software, and enclosure design.

• Develop new products to enhance Timescapes’ hardware portfolio.

• Design and maintain software for high-level applications, embedded Linux systems, and low-level microcontroller firmware.

• Enhance and optimize existing Timescapes products.

• Coordinate and manage relationships with external industrial design and contract manufacturing (CM) partners.

• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to supervise prototype production, testing processes, and the transition to mass production.

• Build partnerships with local and international suppliers for essential components like batteries, modules, and cable assemblies.

• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to facilitate production, component sourcing, and distribution.

• Develop and maintain thorough design documentation, assembly instructions, testing plans, and manufacturing guides.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.

• Proven experience in taking a product from its initial concept to market readiness.

• Demonstrated capability in managing electrical and firmware design, mechanical design teams, manufacturers, and post-release lifecycle support.

• Significant experience (ideally 5+ years) in embedded hardware development, including schematic capture, PCB design, prototyping, testing, and debugging complex systems.

• Strong practical experience with Yocto embedded Linux development, including kernel configuration, device trees, and root filesystem customization.

• Comprehensive knowledge across various hardware domains: digital and analog circuits, power management, communication interfaces, and system integration.

• Experience in designing secure IoT systems and implementing best practices.

• Ability to manage projects from start to finish, prioritize competing demands, and operate effectively with a great degree of autonomy.

• Strong understanding of DFM/DFT principles and hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs) and external design partners.

• Familiarity with guiding products through certification processes (e.g., CE, FCC, RCM, UL).

• Outstanding analytical and troubleshooting abilities, coupled with a curious and growth-oriented mindset in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication proficiency, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation package.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 5% KiwiSaver contribution.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support.