Automation & Controls Engineer

Caliber Design; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Overtime pay

Medical, life, and disability insured

Flexible & hybrid working

Learning and development program

National network access

Job summary

Caliber Design in Christchurch, NZ is expanding its automation and electrical capability. You will work directly with clients and Caliber engineers to drive automation projects forward—from shaping early concepts to detailed designs and commissioning.

Typically, you will be the specialist who helps get challenging projects over the line. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, bringing expertise in automation and control systems to deliver practical solutions for diverse industries

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Experience developing automation and control systems.
• Strong PLC/HMI experience in industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design and documentation using EPLAN or similar software.
• Develop PLC and HMI software for industrial automation systems.
• Integrate control systems with automated machinery.
• Commission automated production systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for installed systems.
• Help establish best practices for electrical design and automation within Caliber.

Skills

Automation & controls

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Tools

EPLAN

Electrical CAD

Job description

Caliber Design (www.caliberdesign.co.nz) connects experienced engineers with innovative companies that need practical engineering expertise.

Our engineers work alongside client teams to develop products, design machinery, and solve complex technical challenges across manufacturing, technology, and industrial sectors.

We are known for the strength of our mechanical engineering capability, and as our clients increasingly require automation and control systems expertise, we are expanding our team to support this growing demand.

Help build and shape a new engineering capability within an established consultancy

Work across diverse industries and challenging engineering projects

Collaborate with a highly experienced team of engineers

A culture that values curiosity, practical problem solving, and continuous learning

The Role

You will help establish and grow our automation and electrical engineering capability.

You will work directly with clients and Caliber engineers to drive automation projects forward -whether that is shaping early concepts, developing intricate designs or navigating complex commissioning. Typically, you will be the specialist who helps get challenging projects over the line.

Your work will include:

• Electrical design and documentation using EPLAN or similar software
• Development of PLC and HMI software for industrial automation systems
• Integration of control systems with automated machinery
• Commissioning automated production systems and equipment
• Troubleshooting and technical support for installed systems
• Helping establish best practices for electrical design and automation within Caliber

About You

You are an experienced automation or control systems engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, mastering new procedures, and deploying your specialist knowledge to fast-track projects and raise the bar on results.

You will likely bring:

• Experience developing complete automation and control systems from concept through to commissioning
• Strong background in industrial automation and PLC programming
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems
• Electrical design experience using EPLAN or similar electrical CAD tools
• Experience commissioning automated machinery
• The ability to work collaboratively with both clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams

You will also have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems

Why Join Caliber?

Our engineers are employed on a full-time, permanent basis.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates, plus overtime and KiwiSaver
• Typical earnings in the range of $110,000 to $140,000 per annum equivalent (including, overtime), depending on experience
• Time and a half for every hour worked over 40 each week
• A structured learning and development program focused on practical capability and growth
• A supportive culture with regular social and technical catchups, and access to a national network of experienced engineers
• Medical, life, and total and permanent disability insurance after 6 months
• Access to an employee assistance program
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where project and client needs allow

Want to understand how we work and what it's like to be part of the team?

Want to understand how we work and what it's like to be part of the team?
Watch our Working at Caliber video: https://youtu.be/UjyvkHW-LaU