Automation Engineer

Be part of the technology driving New Zealand manufacturing forward. The demand is there. The projects are ready. Now all that's missing is you. Our client is a well-established industrial automation specialist experiencing its busiest period in years, with a strong pipeline of projects already secured. Working alongside many of New Zealand's leading manufacturers, you'll help deliver innovative automation, product traceability, machine integration and control system solutions that improve performance, productivity and quality. If you're an Automation Engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life on site, solving complex challenges and working on projects that genuinely make an impact, this is a role worth exploring. What's in it for you? Join a business with its strongest project pipeline in years and exciting long-term growth. Deliver cutting-edge automation, control and traceability projects across New Zealand manufacturing. Enjoy variety, autonomy and ownership from concept through to commissioning. Hamilton-based with paid overtime, travel allowances and excellent career development. What you'll be doing Design, program and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems. Deliver automation projects from concept through to customer handover. Implement machine safety systems and troubleshoot complex automation challenges. Work closely with customers during commissioning and provide ongoing technical support. Manage project delivery, documentation and site installation activities. What you'll bring Around 5+ years' experience delivering industrial automation projects. Strong PLC programming skills across platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff or Omron. Experience with SCADA, HMI, commissioning and machine safety systems. An engineering qualification (or equivalent industry experience) in Automation, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Electrical or similar. A proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to work independently and travel throughout New Zealand when required. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business where you'll work on meaningful projects involving modern manufacturing technologies, product tracking, traceability systems and automation solutions that keep New Zealand industry moving. Please note that you will need to be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr