Senior Electronics Engineer

Gallagher Group Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Modern tools & technology

Collaborative team culture

KiwiSaver contributions

Life & Disability Insurance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Gallagher is shaping the future of farming through innovative technology with real-world impact. The Senior Electronics Engineer will join the New Ventures team to help develop the next generation of eShepherd products powering this globally growing solution.

This hands-on role covers the full product development lifecycle, from concept and circuit design through prototyping, testing, validation and production implementation, delivering robust electronic solutions in demanding environments while

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a related qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in a product development or R&D environment.
• Proven experience developing commercial electronic products.
• Strong analogue and digital electronics design capability.
• Experience with PCB CAD and electronics design tools.
• Understanding of EMC compliance and electrical safety standards.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electronic faults.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuit solutions for new and existing products.
• Develop prototypes and support products from concept through production.
• Conduct testing, validation, and root-cause analysis to ensure product performance.
• Ensure designs comply with EMC, electrical safety standards.
• Support technical reviews and contribute to engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Product, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and NPI teams.
• Mentor and develop fellow engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Analogue & digital design

PCB CAD & design tools

EMC & electrical safety

Diagnostics & fault resolution

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD

Job description

Design Technology Transforming Global Agriculture

At Gallagher, we're helping shape the future of farming through innovative technology with real-world impact.

As part of Gallagher's Animal Management division, eShepherd™ is revolutionising livestock management through virtual fencing technology. Our GPS-enabled, solar-powered solution enables farmers to remotely manage livestock, improve productivity, and support better environmental and animal welfare outcomes.

We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our New Ventures team and help develop the next generation of products powering this globally growing solution.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on senior engineering role where you'll contribute advanced technical expertise across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and circuit design through to prototyping, testing, validation, and production implementation.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll design robust, cost-effective electronic solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and help ensure our products deliver exceptional quality, reliability, and performance in demanding real-world environments.

You'll also contribute to technical reviews, support engineering best practice, and help mentor developing engineers within the team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design electronic circuit solutions for new and existing products

• Develop prototypes and support products from concept through production

• Conduct testing, validation, and root-cause analysis to ensure product performance

• Ensure designs comply with EMC, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements

• Support technical reviews and contribute to sound engineering decision-making

• Collaborate with Product, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and NPI teams

• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners

• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies

• Mentor and support the development of fellow engineers

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a related qualification

• 5+ years' experience in a product development or R&D environment

• Proven experience developing commercial electronic products

• Strong analogue and digital electronics design capability

• Experience with PCB CAD and electronics design tools

• Understanding of EMC compliance and electrical safety standards

• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electronic faults

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Why Gallagher & eShepherd?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Modern tools and technology to support your success

• Collaborative team culture built on practical problem-solving

• KiwiSaver contributions

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Boost App membership and staff discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives

• Free Hamilton parking and subsidised on-site café

• Career growth opportunities as eShepherd continues to expand globally

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.