Automation Engineer - PLC, SCADA & Process Control Expert
Massey University - Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa
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Job summary
Massey University - Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa in Palmerston North seeks an experienced Automation Engineer for a 3, 6 or 9‑month contract to design, develop and commission automation systems for liquid food, dairy and FMCG processing. You will work with Process Engineers to develop PLC programs, SCADA/HMI solutions and integrate instrumentation across a full project lifecycle.
The role involves FAT/SAT testing, commissioning support and performance verification, with hands‑on troubleshooting and
Qualifications
- Experience across PLC programming for process plants.
- Knowledge of SCADA/HMI development and alarm management.
- Strong instrumentation and control knowledge (flow, temperature, pressure, level, valves).
- Power distribution and electrical wiring understanding.
- Ability to tune PID loops and CIP processes.
- Experience in FAT/SAT, commissioning and verification.
- Excellent problem solving in live manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and commission automation and control solutions for process plants.
- Develop and modify PLC programs, SCADA/HMI, and integrate instrumentation.
- Ensure plant control systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
- Control heating, cooling, mixing, dosing and CIP; integrate pumps and valves.
- Lead FAT/SAT testing, commissioning support and performance verification.
- Provide automation support to Process Engineers through design and build phases.
Skills
Job description
Massey University - Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa in Palmerston North seeks an experienced Automation Engineer for a 3, 6 or 9‑month contract to design, develop and commission automation systems for liquid food, dairy and FMCG processing. You will work with Process Engineers to develop PLC programs, SCADA/HMI solutions and integrate instrumentation across a full project lifecycle.
The role involves FAT/SAT testing, commissioning support and performance verification, with hands‑on troubleshooting and
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