Posted 23 July, 2026
Electrical Design Engineer - Hawkes Bay
Fluid Recruitment Limited
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 0bc0bdaa97e3dc78
Job Description
Relocate to the wonderful Hawke's Bay region! A region offering so much, think no traffic, beaches, award-winning wineries, hot summers, exceptional recreational opportunities and world-class scenery! Fluid Recruitment is proud to partner with a global engineering business in search of an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Hawke's Bay team. The Company Our client is a well-established engineering organisation with a strong international presence, delivering advanced automated systems for the food processing and logistics sectors. With a long-standing history of innovation and engineering excellence, they design and manufacture solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and productivity for customers around the world. Operating across multiple continents, the business continues to grow through strategic expansion and investment, supported by a global customer base and a reputation for delivering complex automation solutions. Their engineering expertise spans materials handling, processing equipment, chilling and freezing systems, packaging technologies, and integrated automation platforms serving a wide range of industries. The Role You will join the business as an Electrical Design Engineer, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team and supporting a diverse portfolio of projects. This role will see you taking ownership of electrical system design, developing detailed schematics and technical documentation, and contributing to the successful delivery of innovative automated equipment and machinery solutions. You will work closely with mechanical, automation and project engineering teams, supporting projects from concept and design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing product development, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: 5+ years' experience in electrical design engineering within an industrial, manufacturing, automation or process environment Strong proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics and documentation Experience designing motor control centres (MCCs), control panels and machine electrical systems Knowledge of industrial automation hardware, controls systems and machine safety principles Understanding of New Zealand and Australian electrical standards and regulations A relevant trade qualification, electrical licence and/or tertiary engineering qualification Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams Why Apply? Strong base salary and comprehensive benefits package including employee ownership opportunities Work on technically challenging automation and engineering projects with global reach Join a growing international organisation with significant investment and future growth plans Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team that values innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence Enjoy the lifestyle benefits that Hawke's Bay has to offer while advancing your engineering career Relocation assistance and a salary banding of 90-120k is on offer #J-18808-Ljbffr