Automation Engineer

At Fluid Recruitment, we're excited to be partnering with leading engineering consultancy, Caliber Design - home to some of New Zealand's most talented engineers. Caliber Design has built a highly regarded reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative culture that is second to none. Their unique consulting model sees engineers embedded within client teams for the duration of projects, providing genuine ownership while gaining exposure to a diverse range of industries and technologies. For Automation Engineers with 5-10 years' experience, there are few opportunities in New Zealand that offer the breadth and quality of project work available at Caliber. You'll contribute to cutting‑edge projects spanning aerospace, marine, deep‑tech R&D, robotics and industrial automation, continually expanding your technical capability with every assignment. What You'll Bring 7+ years experience leading electrical and automation development from concept through onsite commissioning. However, highly capable engineers with 5 years of experience are also encouraged to apply. Strong PLC programming skills across platforms like Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Omron. Experience with SCADA development, HMI design, commissioning, and machine safety. Confidence in electrical system design and relevant standards (AS/NZS, IEC, NFPA). LV wiring and troubleshooting experience. Why Caliber Design Caliber is built on a genuine passion for engineering excellence and a people first approach. Here's what you can expect: Financial - Competitive base salary (up to 150k depending on experience) and fully paid overtime. Health & Wellbeing - Medical, life and total and permanent disability insurance after 6 months and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Culture & Environment - A sociable, supportive culture with regular social events and quarterly functions. Learning & Development - A genuine commitment to developing engineers through structured mentoring, technical training, and internal knowledge sharing. Caliber's collaborative culture is one of its greatest strengths, with experienced engineers invested in helping each other succeed. Flexibility - Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Ready for Your Next Challenge If you're looking for an opportunity to work on projects that very few engineers in New Zealand get exposure to while accelerating your technical development, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Apply now through Seek or contact Shekinah Bramwell on +64 21 190 9355 or [email protected]. www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr