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This role is suitable for an undergraduate student or recent graduate from Engineering disciplines. The role is currently a 4-month contract however could extend into full-time employment.

About the role

This role supports the project and design team to deliver customer warehouse projects. You will help coordinate overseas vendors, check components meet New Zealand specifications, assist with design, sizing, and develop engineering packages for assembly and installation. It is a hands-on introduction to project engineering in a growing automation business.

Key responsibilities

  • Liaise with overseas vendors to source and supply components to New Zealand specifications

  • Check vendor drawings, data sheets and quotes against project requirements

  • Track orders, lead times and deliveries, and keep project records up to date

  • Support the design team to prepare and update drawings in AutoCAD

  • Help prepare project documentation, such as bills of materials and specification sheets

  • Assist with site visits and measurements where required

  • Communicate clearly with the wider team on progress and issues

  • Develop engineering packages for assembly and installation

About you

  • Currently in your final year of a Bachelor Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, chemical & process, software) or completing a Masters degree in the same disciplines

  • Living in the Waikato and able to work on site from the Cambridge office

  • Organised, with good attention to detail

  • Clear written and verbal communication

  • Willing to learn and comfortable asking questions

  • AutoCAD working knowledge

  • Other CAD experience like CET (advantageous)

  • Interest in robotics, automation solutions (advantageous)

  • Experience dealing with industrial suppliers from New Zealand and overseas (advantageous)

Benefits

  • Real project experience on live customer jobs

  • Mentoring from experienced engineers and the commercial team

  • The opportunity to continue part-time during study or move into a full-time role

  • Opportunity to work on landmark automation and robotic projects shaping the future of the supply chain in New Zealand

  • Practical experience in AutoCAD and other CAD tools

  • Learn engineering work processes in large multimillion dollar project implementation