Senior PCB Designer
Design world-class PCBs at Gallagher Security, leading innovation from concept to manufacturing in global security tech.
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About Gallagher
Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.
Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions. Our culture is entrepreneurial in spirit, complex, challenging, and ever changing. With operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, the UK and Europe and exports to over 160 countries, we’re proud to be unlocking globally focused career paths for New Zealand based candidates.
We’re painting the future of what’s possible. Come join us.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a talented and detail-focused Senior PCB Designer to join our Devices Team. You’ll develop, review, and maintain schematic and PCB designs for Gallagher’s security products, supporting everything from early prototypes through to production and the ongoing maintenance of existing products.
You will work closely with Electronics Engineers, production specialists, and suppliers to develop, review, and refine PCB layouts that meet stringent standards for signal integrity, EMC, thermal management, and more.
Your key responsibilities include:
Designing multilayer, mixed-domain PCBs in Altium Designer, with careful attention to signal integrity, EMC/EMI mitigation, mechanical constraints, and international standards.
Leading design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and creating complete fabrication and assembly documentation.
Managing PCB CAD systems, including creation and maintenance of component libraries and footprints
Evaluating and improving PCB CAD workflows, processes, and design practices.
Supporting engineers with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of PCB design and manufacturing challenges.
Providing technical leadership across development projects and mentoring junior engineers.
Liaising with suppliers to evaluate fabrication capabilities and ensure timely procurement
The Fit
You’re an experienced PCB designer with at least 5 years’ experience in electronics hardware design and PCB development. You bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality products from concept through to manufacture.
What you’ll need:
NZQA Level 6 certificate, diploma in electronics or equivalent PCB design experience
Proficiency in designing mixed-domain PCBs that contain digital, analog, power, and RF circuits using Altium Designer (preferred tool).
Expertise in mixed-signal and power supply circuits, including HDI technologies like microvias and stacked vias
Solid knowledge of impedance control, power distribution, signal integrity, EMC best practices, and DFM/DFT principles
Experience working within product development and manufacturing environments
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate clearly
Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and supporting team growth
Why Gallagher?
At Gallagher, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. Join a supportive and flexible environment where your work shapes world-class security technologies protecting customers globally.
We also offer:
Competitive Salary and annual bonuses
Enjoy the benefits of an office-based role with the freedom to work from home on occasion and flexible hours that work around your life
Free parking, a subsidised on-site café, and great eateries nearby
Life and Disability Insurance and KiwiSaver on top
Staff discounts through the Boost App
A vibrant culture with team events, learning sessions and great coffee
If you're ready to design world-class hardware and bring your PCB skills to a global security tech leader – we’d love to hear from you!
- Department
- Security
- Role
- Product & Technical
- Location
- Hamilton, New Zealand
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Closing Date
- 06 November, 2026