Engineering Technician 2, Wellington
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Icehouse Ventures
Hiring for Wellumio

Engineering Technician 2

  • Posted 4w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Wellington

Job Description

About Wellumio


Wellumio is a venture-backed medical device company on a mission to create universal access to diagnostic imaging.


Magnetic Resonance is the gold standard in medical imaging due to its exceptional soft-tissue contrast. However, its accessibility is limited by high costs and the need to transport patients to scanners. At Wellumio, we are driven by a simple yet transformative idea: instead of bringing patients to the scanner, we bring the scanner to the patients, wherever they are.


By providing point-of-care imaging, Wellumio enables healthcare professionals to deliver earlier diagnoses, faster treatments, and better outcomes. Our second-generation scanner, Axana, is significantly lighter than conventional systems, enabling true portability in brain and neuroimaging applications.


The company’s first target application is acute stroke, a leading cause of mortality and disability. Today, only a small percentage of patients receive treatment within the critical time window due to reliance on hospital-based imaging. Wellumio’s approach aims to change this by making imaging accessible at the point of care

Why should you be part of Wellumio's success story?

  • To work with a talented and passionate team dedicated to positively impacting the medical device industry.
  • To grow your skills and knowledge through ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • To work in a dynamic environment that rewards creativity, innovation, hard work, and continuous improvement.



About the Role


The Engineering Technician joins as Wellumio's production and lab capacity grows through the pivotal trial preparation phase. This role provides additional hands-on technical support to the engineering and manufacturing team, with a stronger emphasis on production-line support and device build as the team scales beyond individual prototype units.



Key Responsibilities


Working in partnership with relevant departments, you will:


Production Build Support

  • Perform device assembly and production builds following documented work instructions with consistent quality
  • Complete build records, production travellers, and inspection checklists accurately for every unit
  • Contribute to production throughput targets as device build volumes increase toward pivotal trial requirements


Test & Measurement

  • Execute defined test procedures on device assemblies and sub-assemblies, recording results accurately
  • Operate test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and dedicated test fixtures
  • Identify and escalate out-of-specification results promptly to the supervising engineer


Lab & Production Area Support

  • Maintain lab and production area organisation: ESD control, tooling management, and cleanliness
  • Support component incoming inspection alongside the Production Technician
  • Manage consumable stock in the production area, flagging replenishment needs


Quality Records & Compliance

  • Complete quality records and build documentation consistently and legibly per QMS requirements
  • Raise non-conformance reports when components or assemblies do not meet specified criteria
  • Support audit activities by ensuring records are current, complete, and retrievable


Cross-Functional Support

  • Assist R&D engineers with prototype builds, lab experiments, and test setups as required
  • Support logistics activities: packaging, receiving, and shipment preparation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in lab and production operations


Qualifications & Experience


  • Diploma or degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or equivalent
  • 1–3 years of hands-on production or engineering technician experience
  • Experience in a quality-managed manufacturing environment preferred
  • Comfort following documented procedures and maintaining quality records


Technical Capabilities

  • Electronic assembly: soldering (through-hole and SMD), cable assembly, and component handling
  • Mechanical assembly: fastening, alignment, and handling of precision components
  • Standard lab test equipment operation
  • ESD awareness and clean handling of sensitive electronic assemblies
  • Fine motor skills and dexterity for precision assembly tasks (e.g., soldering, component handling)


​Skills & Behaviours

  • Consistent and reliable: produces the same quality output every build, every day
  • Follows instructions accurately and raises questions when something does not look right
  • Team player: works well alongside the first technician and the broader engineering team
  • Positive contributor to a production culture of quality and continuous improvement


Soft Skills Requirements

  • Growth mindset and willingness to learn through coaching, feedback, and hands-on experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
  • Takes ownership of tasks and follows through on commitments
  • Collaborative team player who communicates openly and respectfully
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Curious, proactive, and motivated to continuously improve
  • Professional, reliable, and committed to Wellumio's mission


What Success Looks Like


  • Production build capacity supports pivotal trial unit requirements on schedule
  • Build records are accurate, complete, and consistently maintained across all units
  • Test execution is independent and reliable for all defined test procedures
  • Non-conformances are identified and escalated promptly — no quality escapes attributable to technician execution

Desired Hard Skills

  • Electronic assembly & soldering
  • Electronic test & measurement
  • Mechanical / precision assembly
  • Production testing & quality control
  • QMS / manufacturing documentation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork

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