Automation Engineer

Fluid Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is assisting a respected engineering consultancy in Christchurch to hire an Automation Engineer. You will apply 5–10 years of automation and electrical experience to diverse industries including manufacturing, robotics, marine, and aerospace.

Expect opportunities to work on SCADA/HMI projects, commissioning, and machine safety while benefiting from a people-first culture, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in automation and electrical engineering.
• Strong PLC programming experience across major platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, or Omron.
• Experience with SCADA development, HMI design, commissioning, and machine safety.
• Electrical system design expereince and relevant knowledge of industry standards.

Skills

Automation Eng

PLC Programming

SCADA / HMI

Electrical Design

Machine Safety

Job description

I'm currently working with a highly regarded engineering consultancy that has built a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering solutions across a variety of industries. With a people-first culture and a commitment to technical excellence, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects while continuing to develop their skills alongside some of New Zealand's top engineering talent.
I'm looking to speak with experienced Automation Engineers who are interested in working across a diverse range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, industrial automation, marine, aerospace, and emerging technologies.

What I'm Looking For

• Around 5-10 years' experience in automation and electrical engineering.
• Strong PLC programming experience across major platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, or Omron.
• Experience with SCADA development, HMI design, commissioning, and machine safety.
• Electrical system design expereince and relevant knowledge of industry standards.

What's on Offer

• Salary package in the region of $110,000 - $140,000, depending on experience.
• Paid overtime.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee wellbeing support programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects that will accelerate your career growth.