Senior Electronics Engineer

About Gallagher & eShepherd

Gallagher is committed to transforming agriculture worldwide through innovative technology with practical impact. Their Animal Management division leads the way with eShepherd™, a virtual fencing solution powered by solar and GPS technologies that provides livestock management remotely to enhance productivity, environmental care, and animal welfare.

Position Overview

As a Senior Electronics Engineer within the New Ventures team, you will take a hands-on role contributing your advanced engineering skills throughout the entire product creation process—from concept and circuit design to prototyping, rigorous testing, validation, and manufacturing integration.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to craft resilient and cost-efficient electronic designs, tackle complex electrical issues, and ensure high standards for quality, reliability, and performance in challenging environments.

In addition, you'll participate in technical evaluations, uphold engineering best practices, and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Create electronic circuit designs for both new developments and existing product lines.
• Build and refine prototypes while overseeing the product lifecycle through to mass production.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, validation procedures, and root cause diagnostics to ensure optimal functionality.
• Guarantee compliance with EMC regulations, electrical safety, and other relevant standards.
• Engage in technical design reviews and support informed decision-making processes.
• Work synergistically with teams across Product, Software, Manufacturing, Procurement, and New Product Introduction.
• Develop strong partnerships with suppliers and manufacturing collaborators.
• Continuously enhance engineering methods and workflows.
• Guide and develop fellow engineers by providing mentorship and technical support.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Bring over five years of experience in product development or research and development environments.
• Demonstrate proven capability in developing commercially viable electronic products.
• Exhibit strong skills in analog and digital electronics design.
• Be proficient using PCB CAD and other electronics design software tools.
• Have a solid understanding of electromagnetic compatibility standards and electrical safety protocols.
• Be skilled at diagnosing and resolving intricate electronic malfunctions.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and incentives based on performance.
• Access to modern engineering technologies and tools.
• A collaborative workplace culture emphasizing practical problem solving.
• Contributions to KiwiSaver retirement plans.
• Life and Disability Insurance coverage.
• Membership discounts via Boost App and other employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programs along with wellness initiatives.
• Free parking facilities at Hamilton and subsidised on-site café services.
• Opportunities for career advancement as the eShepherd product line expands globally.