Automation Technician: PLC & AI-Driven Manufacturing

Employer Sponsored Jobs; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in New Plymouth, New Zealand is seeking an Automation Technician to perform PLC, control-system and troubleshooting work, while participating in plant-improvement and automation projects driven by AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The role is a five-day week, 45 hours total, with a typical 7am start, and NZ-based candidates are preferred though experienced overseas applicants are welcome. Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years in manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for HMI and SCADA systems.
• Upgrade automation equipment and run continuous improvement projects.
• Track down and repair electrical and control system faults.
• Support the plant's reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and production teams.
• Help to integrate new automation technologies.

Skills

HMI/SCADA support

Automation upgrades

Electrical/control troubleshooting

Reliability & performance

Cross-team collaboration

Automation tech integration

Tools

PLC platforms

Job description

Employer Sponsored Jobs in New Plymouth, New Zealand is seeking an Automation Technician to perform PLC, control-system and troubleshooting work, while participating in plant-improvement and automation projects driven by AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The role is a five-day week, 45 hours total, with a typical 7am start, and NZ-based candidates are preferred though experienced overseas applicants are welcome. Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.