Engineering Workshop

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaghan Innovation’s Processing Workshop in Wellington is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support biotechnologies and glycosynthesis research. You will help maintain and modify processing equipment, and design bespoke components for pilot-scale operations used in food, bioprocessing, and pharmaceutical contexts.

You will work with scientists and engineers, applying your fabrication and welding skills across multiple disciplines to meet evolving research needs while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in fabrication, light fabrication, machining or related disciplines.
• Broad workshop experience covering welding, fabrication, machining or assembly.
• Proven stainless steel welding skills to meet food and bioprocessing industry standards.
• Understanding of pumps, valves, steam and water fittings and motor assemblies.
• Experience in sanitary (food) processing environments.
• Self-motivated, organised approach and commitment to a safe, tidy workspace.

Responsibilities

• Shape how the workshop operates and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to understand and interpret requirements.
• Develop and modify services and processing equipment for research applications.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Stainless steel welding

Industrial equipment

Sanitary environments

Safety

Job description

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The Engineering Technologist will join the Processing Workshop supporting research and development activities in the Biotechnologies and Glycosynthesis groups. Our research has a strong industrial focus and includes operation of pilot scale industrial processing operations typically used in the food, natural product, and pharmaceutical industries. The functions of the workshop include maintenance and modification of services and utilities, processing equipment, and the design and construction of bespoke components for research.

You are a motivated team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to solve problems and find practical solutions. You are skilled at working directly with scientists and engineers to understand and interpret their requirements.

You will bring:

• A recognised trade qualification in fabrication, light fabrication, machining or related disciplines
• Broad workshop experience covering welding, fabrication, machining or assembly, and a willingness to apply yourself across multiple disciplines
• Proven stainless steel welding skills to meet the requirements of food and bioprocessing industry standards
• A general understanding of the operating principles of industrial processing equipment, pumps, valves, steam and water fittings and motor assemblies
• Experience in, or an appreciation of, the requirements of sanitary (food) processing environments
• A self-motivated, organised approach and commitment to a safe, tidy and productive workspace

You will be part of a small close-knit team and will have the opportunity to shape how the workshop operates, helping improve productivity and efficiency while developing your leadership skills. You'll contribute to strategic priorities, identify new opportunities, and help ensure the workshop continues to meet the evolving needs of our research teams.

If you're a technically skilled problem solver who enjoys variety, collaboration and thinking outside the square, we'd love to hear from you

Callaghan Innovation has long supported innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand, partnering with ambitious businesses and researchers to help solve complex challenges and bring new ideas to market. Today, our specialist services, including the Biotechnologies Group and Measurement Standards Laboratory (MSL), deliver internationally recognised scientific expertise and technical services.

Our scientists, engineers, technicians and support teams continue to help deliver the specialist services that remain with Callaghan Innovation while ensuring a successful transition to their future organisations.

We value inclusivity and diversity at Callaghan Innovation. We like to make our hiring decisions based on a range of criteria, so if you're keen to apply but are not sure if you meet all the requirements or need additional support, please let us know. We also encourage you to advise us of the pronouns you use at any point during the recruitment process.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to be considered for this opportunity.