Automation Engineer: Electrical & PLC Systems

Amcor LLC

Auckland

On-site

NZD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Amcor in Auckland seeks an Automation Engineer to support design, development and commissioning of industrial machinery and control systems. You will work under an Electrical & Automation Manager and contribute across machine builds, testing and customer deployments.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, electrical documentation, commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement, with hands-on electrical work and site support as needed.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar.
  • Qualified Electrician with industrial machinery experience.
  • Basic understanding of industrial automation systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
  • Exposure to PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/Allen Bradley).
  • Experience working with industrial machinery.
  • Experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with electrical and automation system development.
  • Support PLC and HMI programming of new machine builds.
  • Assist with electrical design documentation and updates.
  • Support machine commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Provide technical support during machine builds, site installations & customer support.
  • Contribute to continuous machine improvements.
  • Build and maintain clear technical documentation.

Skills

Problem solving
Willingness to learn
Hands-on electrical experience
Documentation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Automation
Qualified Electrician with industrial machinery experience

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs
HMI programming

Job description

Amcor in Auckland seeks an Automation Engineer to support design, development and commissioning of industrial machinery and control systems. You will work under an Electrical & Automation Manager and contribute across machine builds, testing and customer deployments.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, electrical documentation, commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement, with hands-on electrical work and site support as needed.

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