At ETEL, we're committed to delivering high-quality, reliable power solutions that keep communities and industries connected. As a leading New Zealand transformer manufacturer, we combine engineering expertise, innovation, and operational excellence to deliver solutions our customers can depend on.
We're looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Auckland. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop their technical capability, gain exposure across the full product lifecycle, and work alongside experienced engineering professionals in a specialist manufacturing environment.
Why join ETEL?
- Fast-track your engineering career
- Gain hands-on experience across design, testing, and manufacturing
- Learn from experienced engineering professionals
About the role
As a Junior Electrical Engineer, you'll support the design, development, and continuous improvement of ETEL's transformer products. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and our High Voltage Laboratory, you'll gain broad exposure across the full product lifecycle while contributing to products that power critical infrastructure.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting electrical transformer design activities
- Assisting with engineering documentation and design reviews
- Providing technical support to manufacturing teams
- Supporting product testing, compliance, and engineering standards
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement teams
What you'll bring
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A collaborative and proactive approach
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Experience we'd love to see
- Exposure to electrical engineering through university projects, internships, or work experience
- An interest in manufacturing, power systems, or industrial engineering
- Experience working with technical drawings, data, or engineering software
- A willingness to learn and develop specialist engineering skills
Why ETEL
At ETEL, you'll develop specialist engineering capability, gain exposure to complex manufacturing environments, and work on products that support essential infrastructure across New Zealand and beyond.
We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
Ready to launch your engineering career with ETEL? Apply now.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Collaborative and proactive approach
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Exposure to electrical engineering through university projects, internships, or work experience
- Interest in manufacturing, power systems, or industrial engineering
- Experience working with technical drawings, data, or engineering software
- Willingness to learn and develop specialist engineering skills
What We Do
ETEL is a leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, based in New Zealand with operations in Australia and Indonesia. Wholly owned by the Unison Group, the company specializes in designing, building, and testing transformers for electricity supply networks, industrial sites, and mining projects. They are committed to quality, innovation, and safety, maintaining ISO9001 and ISO45001 certifications while serving customers across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
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