Control Systems Deployment Engineer

Fonterra; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Career growth support

Work-life balance options

Employee recognition

Community involvement and culturalon

Job summary

Fonterra Te Mātāpuna is seeking a Control Systems Deployment Engineer to plan and coordinate the deployment of automation solutions nationwide, liaising with business stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment with Fonterra's objectives.

You will help develop and deploy control systems, support MES and MOM integration on the shop floor, and contribute to the base automation project that standardises automation for safer, smarter operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in process automation and HMI systems.
• Familiar with MES and Historians.
• Strong stakeholder management with business leaders.
• Excellent problem-solving and remediation skills.
• Experience with PLC systems and programming.
• Understanding of network and infrastructure systems.
• Engaging, collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Background in Engineering.
• Project and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deployment of automation systems nationally.
• Liaise with business stakeholders and leadership to align with objectives.
• Develop, implement, and support lifecycle of Control Systems.
• Deploy solutions integrating with MES and MOM on the shop floor.
• Contribute to standardising automation across operations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to rollout the base automation project.

Skills

Process automation

HMI systems

Stakeholder management

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Network & infrastructure

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Job description

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us |

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

About the Opportunity |

Mō tēnei tūranga

The Automation And Operational Technology Group (AOT) Is Key In The Delivery Of Reliable, Traceable And Timely Data And Automation Systems For Manufacturing Units On Fonterra Sites And Implements And Supports

• Standardisation of Automation Solutions.
• Real time advanced analytics and predictive tools.
• Modernising the technology stake for Enterprise access to OT data.
• Industrial IoT, Cloud & Edge technologies.
• Digital tools & mobilised workforce in manufacturing.
• Trust in source: Trace bath history.

As our Control Systems Deployment Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning and coordinating the deployment of Fonterra's automation systems solutions nationally, while liaising when required with business stakeholders and leadership to ensure that solutions are aligned with Fonterra business objectives.

You will continuously be helping to develop the technology, methodologies and training to support our manufacturing environments across our Automation & Operational Technology Group.

Assist in the development, implementation and ongoing lifecycle of Control Systems from a corporate perspective. Assist in the development and deployment of solutions dedicated to integrating with other systems including MES and MOM to the shop floor.

In this role you will play a vital part in our base automation project which is about standardising automation for smarter, safer, simpler work, and it is an Operations for the Future strategic play. You will work with cross functional teams to ensure the successful role out of this project.

About You

Mōu

You will be an experienced Control Systems Engineer, with a high proficiency in process automation and HMI systems, with a familiarity of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Historians.

Due to the nature of this role, your proven control systems and applications experience, along with a proven track record of strong stakeholder management, liaising with business stakeholders and leaders to align on business objectives, will be essential. Alongside this you will have strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot quickly and work with our partners to get remediation initiatives underway promptly.

Other Key Attributes Include

• Experience working in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and programming.
• Experience with Rockwell/Schneider systems.
• An understanding of network and infrastructure systems.
• An engaging, friendly and approachable personality style.
• A background in Engineering.
• Project & Stakeholder management.

Our Values

Ngā Aura

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You

Tā mātou oati

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth support
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities

Ngā Mahi

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us

Tātou Tātou

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion

He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 01 November 2026