Open to ambitious product and engineering environments

Laura Puschitz
Electronics technician with a passion for technology, IT and innovation.

NPI Engineer and ESG Data Collection Coordinator with hands-on experience in electronics, manufacturing, prototype launches, test engineering and workflow automation

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10+ years across electronics, manufacturing, and industrial workflows

2 parallel roles spanning NPI execution and ESG data coordination

DE / EN professional communication in German and English

About

A more personal snapshot of the experience behind the resume.

Experienced electronics engineer with expertise in new product introduction, test engineering, and manufacturing-related workflow coordination. Skilled in leading prototype rollouts, aligning cross-functional teams (from accounting- to production-teams), and automating data-driven processes.

I am particularly interested in connecting hardware, software, and structured data to improve production workflows and day-to-day operations in the electronics industry. In addition, I have gained experience in collecting company data and integrating it into more automated workflows, reducing manual effort and minimizing the need for individual intervention.

I combine technical depth with practical execution, and I enjoy translating complexity into reliable, scalable processes.

Focus areas

New Product Introduction
Hardware test engineering
Process automation
ESG data coordination

Strengths

Cross-functional communication, structured execution, technical documentation, and practical problem solving.

Languages

German and English

Skills

Engineering & technical tools

Python Java HTML & CSS GitHub Power BI

Platforms & collaboration

Jira Confluence Notion Microsoft Power Tools

Modern workflow mindset

AI-assisted workflows Claude & Codex Vibe coding

Operational strengths

NPI coordination PCBA costing process Manufacturing support Data collection Process standardization

Experience

2025
today

NPI Engineer — Kontron Austria GmbH, Engerwitzdorf

Driving the transition of new electronic products from prototype status into production readiness.

09/2025 – Present

Led the cross-functional rollout of new electronic products into production and prepared the technical documentation and approvals required for an on-schedule manufacturing start.
Coordinated BOM cost calculations and feasibility analyses for electronic assembly prototypes while supporting a smooth handover into production.
Created assembly and test instructions and supported production teams during launch to reduce friction during ramp-up.
Acted as the liaison between Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to clarify technical requirements and resolve launch-phase issues.

2025
today

ESG Data Collection Coordinator — Kontron Austria GmbH, Engerwitzdorf & Ebbs

Bridging operational data collection with structured, deadline-driven reporting processes.

09/2025 – Present

Coordinated internal departments such as Accounting, HR, Facility Management & IT, and Procurement regarding company data entry.
Ensured that collected data met Group standards and could be submitted in a consistent, structured way.
Established more standardized submission processes to reduce manual effort and improve repeatability.
Served as the contact person for Group-related questions regarding recorded company data and reporting expectations.
Maintained compliance with set timelines for data entry and submission.

2018
2025

Senior Hardware Test Engineer — eurofunk KAPPACHER GmbH, Salzburg

Improving test coverage, diagnostics, and production quality for safety-critical electronics.

09/2018 – 09/2025

Developed and implemented comprehensive hardware test plans for safety-critical electronic assemblies.
Improved test coverage and reduced defect rates by identifying key root causes and driving corrective action.
Diagnosed complex PCB assembly issues together with development engineers and helped reduce average repair time by approximately 25%.
Optimized production test processes by introducing automated test tools and quality checks, improving first-pass yield.
Mentored junior engineers and production staff to support consistently high quality standards in production.

2014
2018

Apprenticeship in Applied Electronics & Information Technology — eurofunk KAPPACHER GmbH, Salzburg

Built the technical foundation across electronics, IT systems, and programming.

09/2014 – 09/2018

Completed a dual vocational training program in Applied Electronics and IT and obtained the vocational high school diploma.
Built hands-on knowledge in circuit design, embedded systems, IT infrastructure, networking, and programming.

Projects

Selected work that combines electronics understanding with practical digital execution.

Private project

Gerber DFM / DFA Analyzer

A tool concept aimed at helping hardware developers and EMS companies verify manufacturability and assembly feasibility for printed circuit boards before production risks become expensive.

Supports checking assembly prototypes for manufacturability and production suitability.
Helps compare assembly versions to detect differences in PCB data, component placement, or BOM content.
Explores recommendations for cost-aware design adjustments, such as changes that simplify assembly.

Current status: still in development and not yet production-ready. As I am not a formally trained software developer, this project is being developed with AI-supported coding workflows plus manual review and validation.

DFM / DFA Private repository Electronics workflow

Web project

Company Homepage & Online Training Academy

I created a website for my father’s company and actively supported the setup of an online training academy to enable customers to access digital training content.

Served as the technical point of contact for the website and the online training environment.
Worked on the academy setup in coordination with an external company in Vienna.
Combined technical implementation support with practical stakeholder communication.

Current status: the website is still under development and is expected to go live soon.

Website Online academy Technical coordination

Education

The training path behind the engineering and process mindset.

University

Bachelor of Science in Applied Electronics and Information Technology — Johannes Kepler University Linz

2024 – 2025

Studies were discontinued in order to return to industry and continue building practical experience.

Evening school

High school diploma, Salzburg

2017 – 2023

Apprenticeship

Electronics & IT dual apprenticeship, Salzburg

2014 – 2018

Laura Puschitz Electronics technician with a passion for technology, IT and innovation.