Electronics Engineer

Gallagher Animal Management; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern tools and technology

Collaborative team culture

KiwiSaver contributions

Life & Disability Insurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

On-site parking

Job summary

Gallagher Animal Management in Hamilton is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the New Ventures team, contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept to production while delivering robust, reliable electronic solutions for eShepherd wireless fencing.

You will mentor engineers, support design reviews, and work with Product, Software, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure EMC compliance, electrical safety, and production readiness in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level electrical engineering degree.
• 3+ years' experience in product development.
• Proven experience developing commercial electronic products.
• Strong analogue and digital electronics design capability.
• Experience with PCB CAD and electronics design tools.
• Understanding EMC compliance and electrical safety standards.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electronic faults.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuit solutions for new and existing products.
• Develop prototypes and support products from concept through production.
• Conduct testing, validation, and root-cause analysis to ensure product performance.
• Ensure designs comply with EMC, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support technical reviews and contribute to sound engineering decision-making.
• Collaborate with Product, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and NPI teams.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies.
• Mentor and support the development of fellow engineers.

Skills

Analog & Digital Electronics

Communications & Collaboration

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD

Electronics Design Tools

Job description

Design Technology Transforming Global Agriculture

At Gallagher, we're helping shape the future of farming through innovative technology with real-world impact.

As part of Gallagher's Animal Management division, eShepherd™ is revolutionising livestock management through virtual fencing technology. Our GPS-enabled, solar-powered solution enables farmers to remotely manage livestock, improve productivity, and support better environmental and animal welfare outcomes.

We're looking for a Electronics Engineer to join our New Ventures team and help develop the next generation of products powering this globally growing solution.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on senior engineering role where you'll contribute advanced technical expertise across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and circuit design through to prototyping, testing, validation, and production implementation.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll design robust, cost-effective electronic solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and help ensure our products deliver exceptional quality, reliability, and performance in demanding real-world environments.

You'll also contribute to technical reviews, support engineering best practice, and help mentor developing engineers within the team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design electronic circuit solutions for new and existing products
• Develop prototypes and support products from concept through production
• Conduct testing, validation, and root-cause analysis to ensure product performance
• Ensure designs comply with EMC, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support technical reviews and contribute to sound engineering decision-making
• Collaborate with Product, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and NPI teams
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies
• Mentor and support the development of fellow engineers

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a related qualification
• 3+ years' experience in a product development
• Proven experience developing commercial electronic products
• Strong analogue and digital electronics design capability
• Experience with PCB CAD and electronics design tools
• Understanding of EMC compliance and electrical safety standards
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electronic faults
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Why Gallagher & eShepherd?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Modern tools and technology to support your success
• Collaborative team culture built on practical problem-solving
• KiwiSaver contributions
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Boost App membership and staff discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Free Hamilton parking and subsidised on-site café
• Career growth opportunities as eShepherd continues to expand globally