Hands-On Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Systems

Caliber Design Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Overtime pay

Development focus

Team culture

Mentorship access

Insurance after 6mo

Flexible work

Job summary

Caliber Design Ltd in Auckland is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to produce robust, buildable designs for industrial installations. You’ll own electrical schematics and design documentation — ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and ready for installation.

You’ll work embedded with client teams, applying strong fundamentals and CAD skills (EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar) to design equipment and deliver safe, practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar.
• 4+ years’ experience in electrical design for industrial systems.
• Strong schematic design and CAD capability (EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar).
• Solid understanding of electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience selecting and specifying industrial electrical equipment.
• Strong electrical fundamentals and calculation capability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Desirable: machine safety or functional safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Producing electrical schematics and detailed design drawings (EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar).
• Designing electrical systems and selecting equipment (cables, motors, control panels, transformers, relays, contactors, power supplies).
• Performing electrical calculations to validate designs and ensure correct specification.
• Applying electrical standards and regulations to deliver safe and compliant designs.
• Reviewing and interpreting existing schematics and control systems.
• Assessing existing plant and equipment to inform upgrades and new designs.
• Liaising with OEMs, installers, and stakeholders to ensure designs are practical and understood.
• Supporting installation with clear technical input where required.
• Producing clear documentation including manuals, operating procedures, and maintenance guides.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

CAD proficiency

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Caliber Design Ltd in Auckland is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to produce robust, buildable designs for industrial installations. You’ll own electrical schematics and design documentation — ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and ready for installation.

You’ll work embedded with client teams, applying strong fundamentals and CAD skills (EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar) to design equipment and deliver safe, practical solutions.