Automation Engineer

Who will you be working for? Our client has been delivering pragmatic and sophisticated process automated solutions, aimed at streamlining production and enhancing plant performance, to their valued clients for over 15 years.  While their primary focus has traditionally been on industries such as Dairy, Meat, Water, and Utilities, they are now expanding their horizons. Their core services range from high-level consulting to the development of process automation software tailored to their clients' specific plant needs. What will you be doing? We are in search of an exceptional team player – someone they fondly call a 'good bugger.' We seek an engineer who will enhance the team's synergy, possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a strong drive to excel in the automation field. This position will entail spending time at customer sites across New Zealand to address their day-to-day automation system requirements and complete project tasks.  You'll have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain exposure to work on extensive industrial sites, ensuring a rich diversity of experiences. (Travel away could be 2 to 4 weeks away, avg. twice a year). What will you bring? We welcome candidates of 4+ years of experience to join the team, with a primary emphasis on attitude, enthusiasm, and alignment with the values.  Your toolbox of skills will have: Tertiary qualification in Automation, software, control systems, computer science, mechatronics or electrical engineering,  Experience with dealing with projects and clients, strong communication a must,  Automation project engineering, including safety and commissioning,  Worked on PLC, SCADA and HMI, some brands such as Rockwell, Schneider, Omron etc.  Ability to communicate effectively with clients on automation and programming, Experience in database integration. Benefits and perks! Competitive salary - hourly rate with O/T after 40 hours, Salary based on experience, Flexi hours and working from home options available, under agreement with your manager, Annual salary review and career development,  Most supportive team environment, where ideas are shared.  To apply for the role you need to be a NZ Residency or Citizenship.  For more information please contact Brigitta Warren on ******** .