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Founded in 2002 and based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Enatel is a hi-tech electronics company with a proven history of success. More than 95% of everything we design and manufacture on site is exported internationally. Intelligent software combined with efficient hardware and decades of power electronics design experience has resulted in solutions that address industry needs.
We pride ourselves on our talented people, valued customer base and extremely successful product portfolio. We invest in our growth through our people and their development. By seeing obstacles as opportunities, we continuously improve as a team and as a business.
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in?
As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), we specialise in business-to-business partnerships, supplying our innovative products to OEMs and distributors worldwide.
To further support our partners, we provide comprehensive technical assistance and training through our dedicated support team, ensuring seamless integration and reliable service for end users.
All of our products are conceptualised, designed, and manufactured at our Christchurch facility—ensuring full control over quality, innovation, and support.
We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of high frequency, modular battery chargers for material handling equipment, ground support equipment, automated guided vehicles, and other off-highway vehicles.
Our chargers have been designed especially for charging large lead acid and lithium-ion batteries. Our products are engineered and produced locally, with distribution hubs in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Discover what it means to work at Enatel
Joining Enatel, a division of IDEAL Industries, means becoming part of our inclusive, caring team of people. We have an innovative culture that is founded on the value of an idea, no matter who you are or where you work.
We also know the importance of a life-work balance, and this is reflected in our flexibility and support of our employees’ family and personal life. We are committed to providing a safe work environment with respect for the culture and values of our people. We work hard and celebrate our successes company-wide. In addition to our dynamic can-do attitude, we are friendly, down-to-earth people who know how to get things done. As a New Zealand accredited employer, we are committed to providing a safe work environment that respects the culture and values of our employees.
About the opportunity
We are looking for reliable team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace! Use your resume to tell us about your transferable skills, interests, and experience. Apply today!
The Cable Assembler assembles cable products to meet customer requirements by following detailed work instructions and quality standards. It involves ensuring proper use of tools, maintaining specified torque settings, and performing functional testing to uphold assembly quality. The role also includes reporting non-conformances, collaborating effectively with team members, and supporting additional functions including cable assembly production, backup support for charger production, and assisting with shipping and receiving activities.
Key Functions
Skills, Experience, & Knowledge
Qualifications/Licenses
Physical Requirements
Must be able to frequently lift, push and pull up to 15 lbs., throughout daily shift and, on occasion, lift up to 40 lbs.
Work Environment
Compensation Disclosure
IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:
IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:
How to Apply
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Enatel, as part of the IDEAL Industries family of companies, is proud to be one of Newsweek’s Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com
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Design. Innovate. Impact.
We’re searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who’s driven to build intelligent, high‑performance Linux‑based embedded systems and excited by the challenge of developing technology that powers customers around the world. In this role, you’ll be a key technical leader, shaping architecture, influencing product direction, and engineering embedded solutions that are robust, scalable, and future‑focused.
You’ll collaborate across Software, Hardware, and Product teams to refine architectures, enhance system performance, and ensure our Linux‑driven platforms remain reliable and future‑ready. You’ll also guide and support other engineers, helping drive best practice and technical excellence across the team.
If you enjoy tackling complex embedded software challenges and want to make a meaningful impact on cutting‑edge global products, this role is for you.
About you
If you’re a seasoned embedded engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, loves working with Linux-based systems, and takes pride in writing clean, reliable, and scalable code. Being collaborative, curious, and passionate about building technology that makes a real impact.
You’ll also bring:
In addition to a great working environment and the opportunity to work with leading edge products, there are a range of other benefits when you work at Enatel:
How to apply
To seize this exciting opportunity, you’ll need to forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the subject line.
Innovation. Collaboration. Integration.
We are seeking a proactive Product Owner to join our team and lead agile software development across our full product portfolio. In this role, you’ll drive continuous improvement, guide cross-functional teams and translate product vision into actionable work that delivers meaningful value for our customers. If you’re customer-focused, collaborative and passionate about shaping innovative products, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you will:
You’ll be someone who thrives on technical details and challenges, solving complex problems, streamlining systems, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful product outcomes. The ideal candidate will also have:
To seize this exciting opportunity, you’ll need to forward your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with Product Owner in the subject line.
