QuickCircuit general manager Jamie Stuart (right) and director Mike McElhannan of QuickCircuit.

Some recent job losses in the Christchurch technology sector will be offset by the arrival of electronics firm QuickCircuit.

Recent job losses have included 50 with the closure of Schneider Electric and 41 after the failure of Wynyard Group last year, although some have found jobs at other companies.

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QuickCircuit provides tailormade products on a contract basis for other technology and electronics companies.

General manager Jamie Stuart said the company would employ 20 to 30 people in Christchurch initially to cater to South Island clients.

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﻿Several key operational staff will move from the firm's Auckland branch and more staff will be sought locally to work in the new facility based in two properties purchased in Clarence St near Tower Junction.

Stuart said Christchurch will become the firm's second-largest factory.

"Christchurch is a bit of a tech hub and we're looking forward to exploring the talent there."

QuickCircuit is a sponsor of the NZ Hi-Tech Awards to be held in Christchurch in May.

The company was formed 1999 and employs 140 staff across three factories in Auckland and Wellington as well as a purchasing office in Shenzhen, China.

Stuart is a minority shareholder with the two largest stakes held by Mike and Helen McElhannan, and Warren and Rebecca Yee. ​

SUPPLIED Jamie Stuart general manager of QuickCircuit.

"Christchurch is home to many highly innovative tech companies and we're hoping to connect with a broader range of clients," Stuart said.

"Our customers vary from hobbyists to people dealing in consumer products, scientific research and medical equipment, as well as contracts to supply electronics to the aviation industry.

"Everything we build is highly innovative and most Kiwis may not realise it is being manufactured here."

He said QuickCircuit's mechanical assembly and engineering teams worked closely with clients to meet their needs.

New technologies were transforming engineering and construction processes and they had to continuously think about redesign and improvement to keep up with developments.

"It makes sense to be based close to our customers so engineers can be on-hand to check and improve designs and test first-off units."

"We become an extension of clients' business. We feel the same operation would work well in Christchurch."

In deference to client confidentiality, Stuart is close lipped about specific products but said it could involve a one-off prototype or tens of thousands of custom-made products.

Management systems were ISO9001 and 14001 certified, with plans to become AS9100 certified in 2018.