Position: Senior Automation Engineer Company: Holmes Solutions Holmes Solutions is where creativity meets impact.
Our global projects push the boundaries of what's possible, driven by a team dedicated to making a difference in our world.
We address urgent issues like climate crisis, transportation, housing affordability, and safety.
We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer with a passion for projects that stretch their limits; someone to lead the development and implementation of our control system capability across the business.
One of the first projects you'll work on is WHOOSH, a revolutionary transport system.
Go to whoosh.solutions website for information and media coverage.
We need someone who: understands the important details of safety control systems and keeps a constant eye on the big picture.
can translate the complexities and rigid structure of Functional Safety into simple guidelines and everyday language for the rest of the team, ensuring clarity and compliance.
has a solid grounding in one or more hardware platforms (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Hima etc.)
with hands-on experience of coding, hardware integration, and commissioning control systems on site.
understands the strengths and weaknesses of these platforms and how they can impact success in different applications.
takes a lead role in defining control system architectures that best meet project and safety requirements.
You will lead and contribute throughout the development lifecycle of new products: at the specification stage, identifying potential automation and compliance pitfalls and implementing a development quality plan.
during the development of operating philosophies, ensuring that optimal system architecture is applied.
during Hazard and Risk Analysis, facilitating the process and helping to define appropriate mitigations and Safety Functions.
during preparation of the Safety Requirements Specification, and the selection of appropriate automation hardware.
You will write clear specifications and scopes of work for automation subcontractors and work closely with them to ensure the delivery of validated solutions.
Your role will involve signing off on Factory Acceptance Testing, and you will follow projects through with a hands-on role in integration testing, site installation, commissioning, and validation package collation.
You will participate in change management and may undertake some hands-on site work, guiding and mentoring team members as you help drive the strategic direction of control system architecture in the business.
Why Join Holmes Solutions?
We're a close-knit team that champions innovation, knowledge-sharing, and work-life balance.
We celebrate diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds because we believe in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation.
We are willing to invest in you, as a quick and keen learner, so you can become an expert in your field and a real asset to our business.
Please submit your application by Tuesday 22 October .
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as an Automation Engineer?
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