Entry-Level Electrical & Automation Engineer — Global Impact

Tomra Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Onsite parking

Global career opportunities

Professional training and development

Planet-friendly initiatives

Job summary

TOMRA Food in New Zealand is seeking a Junior Electrical Design & Automation Engineer, an entry point for graduates eager to learn, solve problems and develop real-world engineering skills. You'll work with experienced engineers to support electrical design of TOMRA's sorting and automation solutions, building a foundation in electrical design, control systems, and project delivery.

As you grow, opportunities to expand into automation, commissioning, and advanced control projects across the APAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Exposure to electrical design, automation, controls, or engineering projects through university, internships, personal projects, or work experience.
• Interest in how machines, electrical systems, and automation solutions work in the real world.
• Enjoys testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and documentation of electrical systems, including drawings, wiring diagrams, and project documentation.
• Assist with the selection and integration of electrical components, sensors, motors, and control equipment used across customer projects.
• Gain exposure to automation and control systems through testing, troubleshooting, configuration, and ongoing improvement activities.
• Help create and maintain engineering templates, tools, and documentation that support efficient project delivery.
• Support project engineers in delivering customer solutions from design through to testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Promote a Safety First culture throughout the company, customers, and industry.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation

Controls

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming

Job description

TOMRA Food in New Zealand is seeking a Junior Electrical Design & Automation Engineer, an entry point for graduates eager to learn, solve problems and develop real-world engineering skills. You'll work with experienced engineers to support electrical design of TOMRA's sorting and automation solutions, building a foundation in electrical design, control systems, and project delivery.

As you grow, opportunities to expand into automation, commissioning, and advanced control projects across the APAC