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About us.

The South Island of New Zealand is a place known for its stunning beauty and harsh climatic conditions. It is home to some of the smartest and most stubborn engineering minds in the world. That these two elements exist in the same place is no coincidence.

Fabrum was founded and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand with a clear mission to precision engineer better outcomes through technological excellence, whilst leaving the lightest footprint possible and providing a pathway for future generations of engineers to continue that mission.

Our Journey.

Our journey started in 2004 with a project failure in composites and power systems. It wasn’t directly our fault but we learnt right at the beginning to learn hard and do better. 

In a world where more and faster drive markets, it could become easy to compromise on the need for reflection and the careful consideration of process which makes advances possible. Not for us; it’s just not part of what makes us tick. 

Our very own backyard keeps us grounded, industry networks, staff or family and friends; Every time we push ourselves to knock another challenge off the list, someone is fast on our heels, to call us out or show us their version of better. We partner with global experts where we need to, to ensure we’re always leading the way.

We thrive on developing advanced technologies which make mark on this constantly changing landscape. It takes time and consideration to create and prove ideas which are precise and efficient, with benefit which can be scaled to any market. 

The technology we produce is not just a machine which performs a function, it is the promise of ideas and responsibilities, of improvement, of betterment. It is technology which not only benefits the purse holder, but betters the lives of the communities and users it is designed to serve. That community of course, is all of us, the world.

When the company culture expects you to surround yourself with people who push you to get the best, the outcome is hyper focused precision outputs and deep, simplified thinking. The best outcome isn’t always the fastest route to the end, it’s about the smartest and in our game all roads lead to Christchurch. The result – a winning team for the right reasons.

We may be at the bottom of the world but we perform at the top of the game; and this is just the beginning of our story. 

Our History.

2004.

Cast your mind back to 2004  – Shrek was popular, Facebook launched, Martha Stewart went to jail, Ben Lummis won New Zealand Idol and had the Number One song here.  At the same time two friends Hugh Reynolds and Christopher Boyle, with shared interests in motorbikes, engineering and helping humans to live a more sustainable life, came together on a project with the Electrical Department of Canterbury University, New Zealand. Their mission was to use Hugh’s experience with composites and Chris’s power systems background to make a first-of-its-kind partial core superconducting transformer. And with it Fabrum Solutions was born taking inspiration from Fabri the Latin word for skillfully engineered with style. 

2015.

In 2015 Fabrum Solutions partnered with Absolut System and formed a new venture to harness the power of their combined innovation in cryocooling technology and formed AFCryo. 

2022.

Now in 2022, with a global challenge to reduce our environmental footprint, explore new terrain (and planets), and with an appetite to partner with those at the cutting edge of whatever lies ahead, the business did a robust health check to ensure we’re future-fit. We are, and now we have a new brand identity and name to suit. A clean, clear and skillfully crafted brand –  now, Fabrum Solutions and AFCryo are simply Fabrum.

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OUR PILLARS.

We continue to attract and develop some of the cleverest engineers and operators, and we all share these pillars.

Pioneering.

Like other pioneering Kiwis, we thrive on navigating the elements and breaking new ground. We’re always balancing the challenge of delivering world-class projects and products now, while getting excited about setting our sights on the next challenge.

Precise.

Precision, that achieves a clear purpose is powerful. Everything we do is done with exacting considerations.

Less is more.

We agree with Leonardo da Vinci “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Less is more when it comes to good product design. It also means we carefully curate our social and environmental impacts and look to minimise our impact as much as possible.

Proven.

We earn your trust and we value that highly. Everything we do is with that in mind- we do what we say we will. We deliver.

OUR CLIENTS.

Over the last two decades we have worked with some of the biggest names in transport, space and tech; NASA, Rolls Royce, Siemens, Bruker ASC, SuperPower, MagniX, Airbus among others. We can put our name to the world’s first superconducting aviation motor flown in Seattle in 2019, we’ve helped breed cattle in Africa, found dark matter three kilometres underground and with zero gravity earth base rocket testing.

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And we're not done yet.

We’re deep into R&D on green hydrogen and have the mind-power and tools ready for what lies ahead. Let’s go!

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Career opportunities.

If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in solving the big challenges, getting creative and finding ways to work smarter, while also upholding the highest standards, then we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch and discuss what opportunities might lie ahead, or see the current advertised vacancies listed below.

Current Vacancies.

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To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter in .pdf format.

Please note that we only accept PDF documents.

If you have issues uploading, please email your CV and cover letter to contact@fabrum.nz 

About us 

Fabrum leads the world in industrialised small to medium-scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. 

We are in high-growth mode and are looking for people who want to help us drive our vision to create clever solutions for a sustainable existence.  

Fabrum develops and deploys end-to-end hydrogen solutions globally across heavy transport, mining and aviation markets. Fabrum also has a strong presence in the traditional cryogenic markets of liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid natural gas and liquid air, with a global customer base spanning hi-tech research institutions, military, healthcare and manufacturing.

Fabrum recently completed a successful financing round, attracting $23M in funding from high profile global investors. We are also part of a newly formed Hydrogen Consortium, which includes Airbus and Air New Zealand, to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft.  

 

About the role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fabrum will play a key role in our development of best practice systems and processes, helping to lead the team and drive innovation. You will have the opportunity to: 

  • Develop cutting-edge solutions for world-leading projects, including hydrogen refueling stations and liquefiers
  • Help develop best practice systems and processes, and drive a continuous improvement culture
  • Provide technical expertise, guidance, and troubleshooting support to resolve complex engineering problems
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations throughout the design and manufacturing processes
  • Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a collaborative team environment

 

About you 

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree (or higher studies) 
  • 7+ years of relevant experience 
  • Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks 
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes. 
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and regions, and proactively interact with Project Managers, discipline engineers and designers to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.

 

Exposure a benefit

  • Process engineering experience (oil & gas or similar).
  • Knowledge of Australian Standard ASME B31.3, ASME B31.12, AS1210 and associated AS/NZS and international reference standards

About us 

Fabrum leads the world in industrialised small to medium-scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. 

We are in high-growth mode and are looking for people who want to help us drive our vision to create clever solutions for a sustainable existence.  

Fabrum develops and deploys end-to-end hydrogen solutions globally across heavy transport, mining and aviation markets. Fabrum also has a strong presence in the traditional cryogenic markets of liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid natural gas and liquid air, with a global customer base spanning hi-tech research institutions, military, healthcare and manufacturing.

Fabrum recently completed a successful financing round, attracting $23M in funding from high profile global investors. We are also part of a newly formed Hydrogen Consortium, which includes Airbus and Air New Zealand, to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft.  

 

About the Role

This role will play a key role in the delivery of multiple innovative projects across the emerging hydrogen ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop cutting-edge solutions for world-leading projects, including hydrogen refueling stations and liquefiers
  • Help develop best practice systems and processes, and drive a continuous improvement culture
  • Provide technical expertise, guidance, and troubleshooting support to resolve complex engineering problems
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations throughout the design and manufacturing processes
  • For Seniors, mentor and guide other engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a collaborative team environment

 

About you

  • Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years of process engineering experience (oil & gas or similar)
  • Proficiency in process calculation software, preferably Symmetry, HYSYS or similar
  • Applied knowledge of process safety including HAZID / HAZOP / LOPA.
  • Ability to take ownership of issues and advance solutions
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and regions, and proactively interact with Project Managers, discipline engineers and designers to deliver successful outcomes.

 

Exposure a benefit

  • Knowledge of Australian Standard ASME B31.3, ASME B31.12, AS1210 and associated AS/NZS and international reference standards
  • Experience with hydrogen or cryogenic liquids

Fabrum next internship program will be running between Nov 2024 and Feb 2025.  Applications will open in late August or early September. 

Each year we identify a number of exciting engineering projects which interns can work on, then advertise, shortlist, interview, and select successful applicants in a transparent process.

If you are interested in an internship at Fabrum, please click on the link below and enter your details. Do not use the fields on this page to “apply” for a job.

https://forms.office.com/r/8ER7ZH5UY6

When we post our selected projects and vacancies, you will receive an email with full details and how to apply. 

Best of luck with your studies!

Please note: we have mechanical, process, electrical, and mechatronics engineering practices.  We don’t have any software engineering. 

About us 

Fabrum leads the world in industrialised small to medium-scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. 

We are in high-growth mode and are looking for people who want to help us drive our vision to create clever solutions for a sustainable existence.  

Fabrum develops and deploys end-to-end hydrogen solutions globally across heavy transport, mining and aviation markets. Fabrum also has a strong presence in the traditional cryogenic markets of liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid natural gas and liquid air, with a global customer base spanning hi-tech research institutions, military, healthcare and manufacturing.

Fabrum recently completed a successful financing round, attracting $23M in funding from high profile global investors. We are also part of a newly formed Hydrogen Consortium, which includes Airbus and Air New Zealand, to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft.  

 

About the role

The CNC Machinist will work predominantly on mills, but may also be cross-trained on other machines and play a key role at Fabrum, helping to increase the production capacity and operational resilience of the machine shop. You will have the opportunity to: 

  • Work to extremely high tolerances producing parts for advanced cryogenic technology solutions
  • Completing first-run and sample work pieces, including verifying settings by measuring positions
  • Help develop programs and milling approaches for new parts which will allow for good quality control to ensure conformance
  • Apply a continuous improvement mindset, helping improve our mill operations and efficiency
  • Set and manage CNC Mills to perform different jobs including adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, and attachments

 

About you 

  • Strong mill experience, including in pre-production environments where you have verified and proved programs by completing first-run and sample work pieces
  • Experience with Multi-Axis machining would be an advantage
  • Exposure to lathes a bonus
  • Have a safe approach to engineering & manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and other regulations.

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