Junior Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Term

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga - The Role

We have an exciting opportunity in our Christchurch Head Office for a Junior Mechanical Engineer - to join our product development-focused Mechanical Engineering team on a one-year fixed term basis, starting November 2025. Predominantly this role would support the Mechanical development of our next generation of Basestation products. Expected areas of work would include Sheetmetal component design for enclosing PCBs and other electrical components, thermal management design and the design of external interfaces for the connected cabling and user controls.

This role is ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate who is ready to take the first step in their career, gain hands-on experience, and grow their skills as part of a collaborative, supportive team. You will be involved in the design and development of innovative communication products that help keep communities safe.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting requirements capture and design activities
• Assisting with CAD modelling, prototyping, and design implementation
• Participating in design reviews and applying feedback to improve outcomes
• Supporting product manufacture and testing processes
• Learning and applying industry standards, tools, and best practices
• Working collaboratively with senior engineers to deliver projects and contribute ideas

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be completing a relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (graduating in 2025)
• Have a genuine interest in product design and development
• Be eager to learn and apply knowledge in a practical, hands-on environment
• Have some familiarity with CAD/3D design tools (experience with Creo is an advantage, but not essential)
• Bring strong problem-solving, observational, and analytical skills
• Be a good communicator and team player, with a proactive, positive attitude
• Most importantly, you'll have the enthusiasm to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful projects.

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to Listen. Courage to Act. Integrity to Deliver) that underpins our way of working together.

• We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.
• A structured graduate development pathway with mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café
• A balance of work and fun through our active social club (including regular sausage sizzles!)

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

About the Team

The Tait Mechanical team is a highly skilled products and solutions development team, with a broad range of expertise and a collaborative working environment. The work is complex, varied, and rewarding-offering a great foundation for a graduate to grow and learn across the entire mechanical development life cycle.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are graduating this year and ready to start your Mechanical Engineering career in November 2025, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application with a CV and cover letter-we look forward to welcoming you to the Tait team.

Applications close Tuesday 7th October 2025

For more information about the company, our products, and the solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com