Senior Electrical Engineer

ABOUT FABRUM

Fabrum has built a reputation for pioneering world-first technologies in cryogenics and hydrogen solutions, fuelled by our exceptional R&D capabilities. Now, we're leveraging that innovative passion to take our solutions to the world.

Headquartered in Christchurch, we lead the world in industrialized small to medium scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. We deploy end-to-end liquid hydrogen solutions globally across energy, mining and aviation markets. Our core competencies include hydrogen production, storage, dispensing and system integration. We have a presence in international markets for liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen and LNG solutions with customers ranging from animal husbandry to hi-tech research institutions, manufacturing, humanitarian and defence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions across Fabrum’s range of cryogenic and gas systems, from early technical specification through to project delivery.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role combining technical problem-solving, project delivery, risk management and team capability building in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop pre-sales technical specifications with the sales team for systems covering the production, liquefaction, storage, reticulation and dispensing of gases and cryogens

Carry out electrical engineering design, calculations, modelling, drawings and documentation to support manufacture and client requirements

Provide expert technical guidance to solve complex engineering problems and troubleshoot issues while maintaining high-quality delivery

Maintain engineering design and documentation control, and contribute to internal handbooks, SOPs, codes, standards and quality processes

Identify and manage engineering risks and hazards, including participation in hazard assessment studies and compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practice

Plan and oversee engineering deliverables, schedules, priorities and workloads to meet project timelines, budgets and quality requirements

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, clients, contractors and internal stakeholders, while coaching and developing engineers within the team

Key Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or higher degree)

A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in industry with hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments

Strong electrical engineering capability across design, calculations, modelling, technical documentation and engineering deliverables

Proven ability to solve complex technical issues and provide practical, high-quality engineering guidance

Strong understanding of engineering risk, hazard identification, compliance and safety requirements

Experience planning and delivering engineering work to project schedules, budgets and quality standards

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers and contractors

Ability to work in a small, multidisciplinary  teammultidisciplinary team, coach engineers, build team capability and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering systems and processes

Nice to Have

Industrial electrical engineering experience

Experience in gas or refrigeration environments

Hazardous area knowledge

Understanding of UL, CE and AS/NZ standards relevant to electrical systems, gas applications and associated risks

Why Fabrum?

Professional fees paid for by Fabrum

Free Flu Shots

Access to OCP – An Employee Support Network

Off-street parking

Monthly company lunch "all hands" meeting

Small, agile, and pushing big boundaries, Fabrum is pioneering the future of clean energy through world-leading hydrogen and cryogenic technology.

We engineer with precision, design with a “less is more” mindset, and deliver on what we promise every time.

Join our team and realise your potential to make a real impact. We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute their skills and experience. Apply today!