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Posted 23 July, 2026

Electrical Automation Engineer

SwiftCruit
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, YouTube. Job Description To primary purpose will be working to support the Automation Engineering team with the design, development, commissioning, and support of industrial machinery and control systems. This role will work under a Electrical & Automation Manager and assist with electrical and automation tasks across machine build, testing, customer deployment and support. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Assist with electrical and automation system development Support PLC and HMI programming of new machine builds Assist with electrical design documentation and updates Support machine commissioning and troubleshooting Provide technical support during machine builds, site installations & customer support Contribute to continuous machine improvements Build and maintain clear technical documentation WHAT WE VALUE Strong problem-solving skills Willingness to learn and develop in an automation engineering role Exposure to commissioning or site-based work Hands on Electrical Experience WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar Qualified Electrician with industrial machinery experience Basic understanding of industrial automation systems Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings Exposure to PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/ Allen Bradley) Experience working with industrial machinery Experience in manufacturing environments Our Expectations We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Equal Opportunity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Benefits When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: Medical, dental and vision plans Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval) Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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