Design

Paul Wright B.E. (Hons) Research and Development Manager, has worked at Chiptech for many years. He started 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 in 1997 Paul began full-time work, progressing to the role of senior design engineer, now managing all research and design projects.

Reuben O'Callaghan B.E. (Hons) Product Manager, began working for Chiptech in 2002 while studying in his final year at the University of Canterbury. Since graduating, he has worked for Chiptech as a design engineer and project leader. He took on the role of Product Manager in 2007 and works closely with the design, production and sales teams.

Jim Schofield B.E. (Hons), NZCE started as a design engineer at Chiptech in September of 2006, on his return to New Zealand after travelling and working in, Australia and England for a few years. Like the rest of our design team, Jim also studied at the University of Canterbury where he graduated in 2000.

Volker Kuhlmann Ph.D., M.E. began his studies in engineering at the University of Siegen, Germany. He relocated to Christchurch and completed his Masters and Doctoral degrees at the University of Canterbury. After working in Linux development and support, he joined Chiptech in 2006 in a part-time capacity. He quickly became a full-time employee and an integral part of the team.

Tom Loten B.E. (Hons) completed Computer Engineering at the University of Canterbury in 2008. We were fortunate to have him work at Chiptech during his summer holidays assisting in production and design, and this has lead to his full-time employment with us. Tom now specialises on the software development of new products.

Carl Hodder B.E. (Hons) completed Electrical Engineering with 1st Class Honours at the University of Canterbury in 2008. While studying he was able to do holiday work 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.