Electronics Engineer – eShepherd (Fixed Term)

The Company

Our purpose at Gallagher is to ‘protect what matters most’ and we live it every day. Not only does our technology protect some of the world’s highest security environments and agriculture businesses in over 160 countries, but our purpose also means we care deeply about our people and their families. Gallagher has been in business for over 85 years, and we are just as committed to creativity and innovation today as when we started. Headquartered in New Zealand, and with offices in 10 locations around the world, we’re proud to employ over 1400 people throughout #TeamGallagher. The North American market has experienced exponential growth over the last four years. We have offices located in Riverside, MO, Canton, GA and Owen Sound, Canada.

The Product

Throughout our history we’ve been known to develop award-winning solutions, and we have launched the next. Named eShepherd, this future farm technology allows farmers to monitor, move and contain livestock anywhere on their ranch, breaking down those difficult to fence paddocks into smaller grazing cells to run a more efficient and thriving pasture-based system. Our technology provides real-time data and 24/7 visibility of livestock, increasing productivity and profitability, improving animal health outcomes, and offering a cost-effective solution for environmental compliance and sustainable practices. eShepherd is a solar powered, GPS enabled, livestock neckband that enables you to simply draw your virtual fence anywhere on your property and your cattle learn to move with and remain within the virtual barrier.

Your Impact

As an Electronics Engineer in the eShepherd team, you’ll be at the heart of innovation—designing, prototyping, testing, and implementing electronics solutions that power our next-generation products. You’ll contribute across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, helping deliver high-quality, reliable technology that meets customer needs and global standards.

What You’ll Do

Design and deliver highly reliable, ultra-low power electronic solutions using technologies such as MCUs, GPS, LoRa, I2C, SPI, and solar power systems. Apply your expertise across the full product lifecycle—from concept through to high-volume production
Ensure compliance with international electrical safety standards and manufacturing requirements
Evaluate alternative components to maintain product performance and reliability
Rapidly design and deliver robust electronics from concept through production, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to manufacturing workflows.
Collaborate with global teams and suppliers, with potential travel to international manufacturing and development sites
Apply the Learning First Product Development (LFPD) process to deepen your understanding of customer needs and identify knowledge gaps
Note, this is a 12-month fixed term role
What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment. You’ll bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience in electronics design within an R&D setting
High computer literacy and familiarity with PCB CAD and EMC simulation tools
Demonstrated experience in testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics using tools such as SPICE simulation, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and EMC analysis platforms.
Thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where ownership, agility, and creative problem-solving are key to success.
Why Gallagher?

At Gallagher, we foster a supportive and family-friendly work environment where innovation and people come first. We offer:

Free on-site parking
Life & Disability Insurance
Staff discounts through the Boost App
A vibrant culture with team events, learning sessions + great coffee
Global career pathways and a highly respected NZ brand

New Zealand
Waikato
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