Engineering Technician

Who We Are

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Waratah NZ Limited (a John Deere Company) has proudly served the global forestry industry for more than 50 years, pioneering mechanized harvesting with first-class products of distinct quality, durability, and reliability paired with unparalleled customer support. 

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Title: Engineering Technician
Primary Location: New Zealand- Tokoroa
Job Grade: 6
Hiring Manager: Shane Banfield

The Role

Performs basic product design, testing and/or analysis work for a defined portion of a project. Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews. Develops recommendations within established guidelines. Uses preferred 3-Dimensional (3D) Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Plans, coordinates and performs development, test and/or analysis of new concepts and 3D designs for a significant portion of a major project.

· Complete tasks in EPDP (Enterprise Product Delivery Process) and in CI (Continuous Improvement) for FL and 600 series product development

· Develop designs for technology delivery process (TDP) and Integrated System Development process (ISDP) projects to support EPDP programs.

· Exhibits some knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

· Performs as a user of 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) system. Able to evaluate new updates and tools.

· May work independently on complex systems such as Industrial Design of a product involving conflicting design requirements.

· Develops new or revises designs and options to meet functional or marketing requirements as assigned by the Engineering/Design Manager (s)

· Works with Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, PVV, Manufacturing, Purchasing, suppliers and production control in finding solutions to production problems and cost reductions.

· Responsible for understanding of customer needs and adaptation of the product against customer needs and requirements regarding repairs of weaknesses, characteristics or product productivity.

· Strives to provide a complete high-fidelity model at the design stage to reduce time to market and ensure a high-quality product at the concept stage.

· Performs engineering calculations on critical components to ensure quality of design and reduce risk

· Assists in developing and approving new Top-Down modeling standards & design practices.

· Works with cross functional team to design and test new components.

Attributes That Will Make You Successful In The Role

Ability to prioritize and manage time

Team Player and collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Agile and curious

Applications for this position will close at COB **4th April 2025**.

Note:  Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.  

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

Waratah believes in the power of diversity in the workforce and we and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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