Automation Systems Engineer

Nemesys Ltd; Invercargill City, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful project work

Team environment

Professional development

Job summary

Nemesys Ltd in Invercargill, NZ, seeks an experienced project engineer to lead automation and safety projects from scoping through commissioning.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors and internal teams; manage timelines, deliverables and technical coordination across design, programming, installation and startup, and document handovers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong PLC/HMI knowledge, and demonstrated ability to deliver complex industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering automation or control system projects.
• Strong project delivery, commissioning and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI and safety system concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and safety projects from scoping to commissioning.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to define requirements and keep projects moving.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and technical coordination across design, programming, installation, and startup.
• Support development of high-performing control solutions meeting safety and performance goals.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and handover information for long-term support.

Skills

Project engineering

Automation delivery

Client communication

Timeline & resource management

Technical documentation

PLC / HMI knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Project Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Safety systems concepts

Job description

4+ years in project engineering or automation delivery

From $95,000

Project Planning & Coordination

Client Communication

Control System Design

PLC / HMI Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Timeline & Resource Management

Technical Documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and safety projects from initial scoping through to final commissioning.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to define requirements and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical coordination across design, programming, installation, and startup.
• Support the development of high-performing control solutions that meet operational, safety, and performance goals.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and handover information to ensure smooth delivery and long-term support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Project Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience delivering industrial automation or control system projects in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and safety system concepts.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and opportunities for long-term career growth.
• The chance to lead meaningful automation and safety projects for major industrial clients.
• A supportive team environment with exposure to complex, high-value project work.
• Ongoing development across project leadership, technical delivery, and client management.

Optimising production. Enhancing safety. Enabling growth. For NZ Businesses.