" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eElectrical Design Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21492\"\u003e Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21493\"\u003e Electrical \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21494\"\u003e NZ Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21495\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 4/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on electrical design across concept, testing, documentation, and release\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a practical Christchurch team designing commercial refrigeration products\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for a down-to-earth engineer who enjoys solving real product problems\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChristchurch | Product design and development | Commercial refrigeration\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Are you the sort of engineer who likes to understand how things really work, not just how they look on a drawing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At SKOPE, we design and build commercial refrigeration products used by some of the best-known food and beverage brands across New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Our products need to be safe, reliable, efficient, practical to manufacture and straightforward to service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our Christchurch Design team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on design role where you\u0026rsquo;ll be involved from early concept and prototype work through to testing, production release and technical support. You\u0026rsquo;ll be working on real products, with real manufacturing constraints, and with people who care about getting things right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll design and improve electrical systems across SKOPE\u0026rsquo;s refrigeration product range. That means developing schematics and wiring diagrams, supporting prototype builds, testing components and products, helping solve technical issues, and making sure designs are safe, compliant and practical to build.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work closely with our design, production, service and offshore manufacturing teams, so clear communication and a practical mindset matter just as much as technical ability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0026rsquo;re looking for\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll probably already have solid experience in electrical design, ideally in a manufacturing, product development or similar engineering environment.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be someone who:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoys practical engineering and problem solving.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan move between design work, testing, documentation and hands-on prototype support.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstands the importance of safety, compliance and good design control.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduces clear electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturing information.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs comfortable using CAD tools.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well with production and service teams, not just other engineers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan manage your own work and follow things through.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicates clearly and doesn\u0026rsquo;t overcomplicate things.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with refrigeration would be helpful, but it\u0026rsquo;s not essential. A strong electrical design background, good judgement and a practical approach are more important.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy this role?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a good fit for someone who wants more than narrow desk-based design work. You\u0026rsquo;ll see your ideas move through build, test and production. You\u0026rsquo;ll get variety, ownership and the chance to contribute to products that are used every day in demanding commercial environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be joining a down-to-earth team that values sound thinking, practical solutions, good documentation and doing the job properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout SKOPE\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SKOPE is a well-established New Zealand business with a long history in commercial refrigeration. We design, manufacture and support refrigeration solutions for leading customers across Australasia and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re proud of our engineering heritage, our product quality and the people behind our brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who likes practical product development and wants to work with a capable, grounded team, we\u0026rsquo;d like to hear from you. Please apply by clicking the apply button or by visiting our careers page at www.skope.com/skope-careers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eApplicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.\u0026nbsp; If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSKOPE Industries Ltd is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.\u0026nbsp; The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiversity\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SKOPE is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We believe a diverse workforce will enhance our ability to provide a more comprehensive experience for our customers. All applications are considered on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2007544\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "