Engineering jobs in Canterbury.

Developing test scripts · Maintaining test cases · Supporting field testing

3+ yrsBachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related; 3+ years test automation or controls testing; Python, Linux, Git; positioning tech knowledge; travel up to 15%; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Supporting hydro operations · Leading technical improvements · Providing engineering advice

Engineering degree with experience in control & instrumentation, functional safety or asset lifecycle; strong communication and problem-solving skills; right to work in New Zealand.

Developing compliance procedures · Planning verification activities · Conducting pre-compliance testing

Proven experience in engineering compliance; knowledge of regulatory standards (UL, RCM, CE, FCC); qualification in electrical, electronic, mechatronics or software engineering; strong analytical and organizational skills.

Managing capital projects · Overseeing equipment installation · Coordinating procurement

Engineering qualification (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation) required; experience in capital, industrial, or automation projects; familiarity with project organization, cost estimation, scheduling, and AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs.

Solving engineering problems · Designing overhead assets · Investigating asset failures

Relevant qualification or practical industry experience with overhead networks, ideally with mechanical or structural knowledge; experience in electricity networks with exposure to overhead line design, construction, operation or maintenance; right to work in New Zealand.

Planning maintenance works · Coordinating projects · Managing asset information

Proven experience in roading maintenance and project delivery; working knowledge of RAMM; relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering or equivalent industry experience; strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills; must pass pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Leading team · Delivering substation design · Mentoring engineers

Strong experience in substation primary design within distribution and/or sub-transmission; experience leading a team or desire to step into Team Lead; relevant Level 7 engineering qualification; CPEng or working towards it desirable; pre-employment Ministry of Justice check and medical/drug test required.

Leading engineering teams · Planning resources · Providing technical guidance

Proven experience leading engineering teams in product development; strong resource planning; coaching and mentoring; complex engineering problem-solving; stakeholder management; hands-on embedded software delivery; tertiary qualification in engineering or computer science or equivalent.

Designing electronics · Testing hardware · Supporting production

1+ yrBachelor's in Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent; 1-3+ years designing, building, testing electronics; strong circuit design fundamentals; PCB design with KiCAD/Altium; lab equipment; Python; Git.

Supporting construction · Coordinating activities · Conducting inspections

Civil Engineering qualification, civil construction site engineering experience, survey and setting-out skills, construction drawing knowledge, New Zealand driver’s licence, and legal work rights in New Zealand.

Managing projects · Coordinating construction · Conducting inspections

Civil engineering degree, experience in roading, subdivision, utilities or earthworks, knowledge of New Zealand design standards and consenting processes, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing relationships · Delivering projects · Optimising assets

5+ yrsRecognised industrial engineering expertise, capital project delivery and operational improvement experience, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, strong communication, and client relationship skills.

Managing project resources · Coordinating subcontractors · Monitoring quality controls

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent; demonstrated experience in similar role on commercial building projects; ability to communicate, influence, build relationships, operate autonomously.

Assessing connection applications · Modelling load flow · Supporting technical discovery

Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience; strong electricity power systems knowledge including power flow modelling; experience in distribution, generation, or consulting; analytical and communication skills; right to work in New Zealand.

Leading product development · Managing product lifecycle · Translating requirements into solutions

Proven experience developing and supporting hardware products through full lifecycle; broad engineering capability across hardware, mechanical, electrical, audio, compliance; strong technical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

Specifying testing · Executing testing · Creating bug reports

5+ yrs5+ years in QA, software test engineering or software engineering; ISTQB certification beneficial; understanding of C++, Web or Android beneficial; must work onsite five days a week; no visa sponsorship available.

Executing design verification testing · Developing automated test frameworks · Performing root cause analysis

1+ yrBachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, or computer science; 1+ years relevant experience; hands-on experience with electrical/electronic/embedded/software systems; knowledge of software development concepts; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing engineering projects · Testing prototypes · Presenting findings

3rd-year engineering student in computer, software, mechatronics, mechanical, or electrical engineering; must be available for full 10-week internship; must hold NZ work visa or be eligible to work in New Zealand; no prior 400-hour internship.

Leading DVT team · Coordinating test schedules · Planning verification programs

8+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; 8+ years DVT or product validation experience; experience leading engineers; proficiency with test case management tools (Jira, Jama); New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship required.

Leading engineering team · Managing product design · Overseeing supplier coordination

12+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; 12+ years product design experience; experience leading engineers; expertise in injection moulding, sheet metal, CNC machining; SolidWorks proficiency; NZ permanent residency or citizenship required.

Developing simulation tools · Designing magnetics · Mentoring engineers

10+ yrsBE, BSc, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 10+ years product development experience; expert in multiphysics FEA simulation tools (Comsol, Ansys, CST, FEMM); experience with Python, Spice, and power/analog/digital circuit design; NZ permanent residency or citizenship required.

Performing structural analysis · Developing finite element models · Supporting structural testing

3+ yrsAerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics qualification; 3+ years structural analysis in aerospace or high-performance engineering; composite materials knowledge; proficiency with structural analysis software; structural testing experience; aerospace certification familiarity.

Executing design verification testing · Developing automated test frameworks · Investigating system failures

1+ yrBachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, or computer science; 1+ years relevant industry experience; hands-on experience with electrical, electronic, embedded, or software systems; knowledge of software development concepts; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Supporting repair operations · Designing tooling · Reviewing technical requirements

Engineering student seeking industry experience; fixed-term ~6 months summer work experience; support repair operations, tooling design, and new engine type introduction.

Developing engineering projects · Testing prototypes · Presenting findings

3rd-year engineering student in computer, software, mechatronics, mechanical, or electrical engineering; must not have completed a 400-hour internship; must hold a current New Zealand Work Visa or be eligible to work in New Zealand; available for full 10 weeks.

Leading DVT team · Planning verification tests · Managing lab resources

8+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; 8+ years DVT or product validation experience; experience leading engineers; proficiency with test case management tools like Jira or Jama; NZ permanent residency or citizenship required.

Coordinating models · Managing workloads · Mentoring staff

7+ yrsNZ Certificate or Diploma in CAD, Drafting, or related field; advanced CAD and Revit expertise; quality and project coordination experience; leadership and mentoring skills; 7+ years of digital delivery industry experience.

Leading engineers · Managing suppliers · Reviewing designs

12+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 12+ years in product or part design; engineering leadership experience; expertise in injection molding, sheet metal, CNC machining, CAD, and verification testing.

Leading projects · Evaluating tenders · Mentoring engineers

10+ yrs10+ years in solar or related energy engineering, complex project delivery, client leadership, solar and BESS expertise, procurement and contract negotiation experience, and an electrical or related engineering degree.