Automation Technician: AI, Robotics & Growth

Enterprise Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Limited in New Plymouth is looking for an Automation Technician to join a busy manufacturing site. You will work across PLCs, control systems, troubleshooting and automation projects to improve plant performance.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical trade qualification and 4–5+ years in manufacturing or automation, with experience in major PLC platforms and strong fault-finding skills. This role offers ongoing development and exposure to AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification or equivalent is essential.
• 4–5+ years in manufacturing or industrial automation required.
• Experience with PLC platforms from Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Omron.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming, troubleshooting and commissioning
• HMI and SCADA system support
• Automation upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Electrical and control system fault-finding
• Supporting plant reliability and performance
• Working closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams
• Assisting with the integration of new automation technologies
• Getting involved in AI, robotics and innovation projects

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

PLC programming

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

Rockwell

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Job description

Enterprise Limited in New Plymouth is looking for an Automation Technician to join a busy manufacturing site. You will work across PLCs, control systems, troubleshooting and automation projects to improve plant performance.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical trade qualification and 4–5+ years in manufacturing or automation, with experience in major PLC platforms and strong fault-finding skills. This role offers ongoing development and exposure to AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing