Senior Electrical Engineer

Tetra Pak; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Automation and Electrical Engineering Team. The role involves owning large projects end-to-end, pricing decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. You will act as a technical authority and represent the Tetra Pak brand with customers.

The position is based in Hamilton, NZ, with 20-30% travel to customer sites. Tetra Pak does not sponsor work visas or relocation for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical design and build projects.
• Pricing projects, developing cost estimates, and managing technical risk.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards and regulations.
• Experience commissioning electrical systems in production environments.
• Experience delivering large/complex capital projects with subcontractors.
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical solutions based on standards (Tetra Pak or customer).
• Support bids with robust technical and commercial inputs.
• Lead electrical scope on medium to large projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors for design to implementation.
• Procure equipment and engage sub-contractors.
• Lead design reviews with customers and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Pricing & cost estimation

Project leadership

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC/HMI

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Automation and Electrical Engineering Team, based in our Hamilton office.

This role is suited to an experienced engineer who takes ownership of large and complex projects end‑to‑end, contributes strongly to project pricing and commercial decision‑making, and plays a key role in developing less experienced engineers. You will act as a technical authority and trusted adviser within the team and to our customers.

Along with strong technical capability, we are seeking someone with excellent communication skills who can confidently represent the Tetra Pak brand and add value to our customers – who are at the heart of all we do.

You will be part of a collaborative and sociable processing team delivering solutions primarily within the food and dairy industry.

The position is based in Hamilton, NZ.

You will be travelling 20-30% of your time to our customer sites.

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What you will do

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Work both independently and as part of a multi disciplined team to develop Electrical solutions based on either Tetra Pak or customer specific standards
• Take a proactive role in project pricing, cost estimation, and scope definition, supporting bids and proposals with robust technical and commercial inputs
• Lead the electrical engineering scope on medium to large projects, from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and handover
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly understood, challenged where appropriate, and successfully delivered
• Coordinate and manage electrical project delivery from design through to implementation with our sub-contractors.
• Procure equipment and engage sub-contractors required to deliver engineered solutions
• Lead and participate in technical discussions and design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, contributing to their capability development and confidence
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and ways of working
• Travel to support the pricing and delivery of our projects
• Act as an ambassador for Tetra Pak

We believe you have

• Proven experience delivering electrical design and build projects across the full project lifecycle
• Demonstrated capability in pricing projects, developing cost estimates, and managing technical risk during tender and execution phases
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS Wiring Regulations and applicable electrical standards
• Experience commissioning electrical systems in a production or industrial environment
• Experience delivering large or complex capital projects, including subcontractor and supplier management
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentoring, and informal leadership within an engineering team
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with customers, project managers, and senior stakeholders
• An approachable and professional manner that builds trust with customers and colleagues
• Project management skills and the self-drive to work autonomously
• Food and beverage industry exposure is preferred
• Understanding of PLC/HMI hardware selection and integration
• Exposure to Hazardous Area Design and Functional Safety Design
• A university degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• New Zealand or Australian residency with full working rights

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on Sep 30, 2026.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.