Design

Paul Wright B.E. (Hons) Research and Development Manager, started at Chiptech in a part-time capacity while still a student, assisting in project work and the service of medical alarms. After graduating from the University of Canterbury Paul began full-time work, progressing to the role of senior design engineer. Paul currently manages all research and design projects.

Reuben O'Callaghan B.E. (Hons) Product Manager, like many of his colleagues, began working for Chiptech while studying at the University of Canterbury. Since graduating, Reuben has worked as a design engineer and project leader. He was appointed Product Manager in 2007 and works closely with design, production, sales and marketing.

Jim Schofield B.E. (Hons), NZCE started as a design engineer at Chiptech, after travelling and working in Australia and England. Like the rest of our design team, Jim also studied at the University of Canterbury. He graduated in 2000.

Volker Kuhlmann Ph.D., M.E. began his studies in engineering at the University of Siegen, Germany, and completed his Masters and Doctoral degrees at the University of Canterbury. He joined Chiptech in 2006.

Tom Loten B.E. (Hons) completed Computer Engineering at the University of Canterbury in 2008. He started working at Chiptech during his summer holidays, assisting in production and design before taking on a full-time role. Tom specialises on the software development of new products.

Carl Hodder B.E. (Hons) completed Electrical Engineering at the University of Canterbury in 2008. While studying he worked in the field of medical therapy equipment design and testing. Carl is currently employed as a software designer, assisting in both electronics and QC investigations.

Daniel Tredinnick B.E. (Hons) Daniel is the latest addition to our R&D team having graduated from the University of Canterbury at the end of 2010. As is often the way here at Chiptech, Daniel worked in our production and design departments while still a student, before accepting a full-time role.