Electronics Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

KiwiSaver contributions

Life & Disability Insurance

Free Hamilton parking

Staff discounts

On-site café

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gallagher Animal Management in Hamilton seeks an Electronics Engineer to join the New Ventures team, delivering advanced electronic solutions from concept to production. You will work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure product reliability and performance in real-world environments.

You will design circuits, develop prototypes, validate performance, and mentor peers while ensuring compliance with EMC and safety standards. This role offers growth within a globally expanding platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in product development or electronics.
• Proven track record in 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.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuit solutions for new and existing products.
• Develop prototypes and support from concept through production.
• Conduct testing, validation, and root-cause analysis for performance.
• Ensure designs meet EMC, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support technical reviews and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and NPI teams.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Mentor and develop fellow engineers.

Skills

Analog & digital design

PCB design

EMC compliance

Fault diagnosis & debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

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 an 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

Join Us

If you're passionate about developing innovative electronic products and want to help shape technology that's making a real difference to farmers worldwide, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.