About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer with a strong blend of electrical design and industrial control systems expertise to join our growing engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize automation solutions across a diverse range of industrial projects including manufacturing, processing, and hazardous environments.

If you enjoy taking projects from concept through to commissioning and thrive on solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial applications
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules
• Develop and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Perform system integration, FAT/SAT testing, and site commissioning
• Optimize existing automation systems for performance, reliability, and safety
• Ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand standards and safety regulations
• Provide technical documentation and client support

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, or Control Systems Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in industrial automation or electrical design
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric)
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
• Knowledge of VSDs, motor control, and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret functional descriptions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to travel to local NZ project sites as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with leading industrial technologies