Manufacturing Engineering Technician

ABB; Napier; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Napier, New Zealand, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering changes and production readiness for active products. You will collaborate with R&D, Agile, Quality, Process and SCM teams to translate developments into manufacturable designs and ready mass production.

Onsite in Napier, you will maintain assembly and packaging instructions, develop 3D models and BOMs, and contribute to project specs for production. A degree in electrical engineering and CAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling software.
• Strong 2D drafting skills (AutoCAD) and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple departments.
• Nice-to-have: SAP experience or power electronics background.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing engineering changes in active products
• Managing technical documents for production including 3D models, schematics, bills of materials (BOM), and assembly procedures
• Establishing project specifications for production
• Converting R&D developments into products for market and readying these for mass production
• Problem solving analysis and investigation together with Quality and Process teams
• Supporting production lines
• Maintaining assembly instructions
• Maintaining packaging instructions

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP (nice-to-have)

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will support maintenance activities necessary to achieve the required level of quality, costs and production capacity for active products. You will work closely with wider R&D and Agile teams for technical input, while maintaining strong communication with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Production teams. You will also have the exciting opportunity to contribute to new product developments, including assembling prototypes and testing new designs — making this a fantastic role for a graduate looking to build broad engineering experience in a growing, global business.

Work model: #onsite in Napier

Main stakeholders: R&D teams, Agile teams, Quality teams, Process teams, Supply Chain Management, and Production teams

You will be mainly accountable for

• Developing and managing engineering changes in active products
• Managing technical documents for production including 3D models, schematics, bills of materials (BOM), and assembly procedures
• Establishing project specifications for production
• Converting R&D developments into products for market and readying these for mass production
• Problem solving analysis and investigation together with Quality and Process teams
• Supporting production lines
• Maintaining assembly instructions
• Maintaining packaging instructions

Our team dynamics

You will join a talented, collaborative team that values innovation and continuous learning. Working across R&D, Production, and Supply Chain Management teams, you'll be at the heart of bringing new products to life. Your team will support your development and encourage you to take on new challenges as you grow your engineering expertise in the critical power sector.

Qualifications For The Role

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or demonstrate equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in Solidworks or similar 3D modelling software
• Strong technical skills in 2D drafting (e.g. AutoCAD) and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Nice-to-have skills: SAP experience and/or any background with power electronics equipment

More About Us

ABB Critical Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.