Control Systems Engineer

Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd in Upper Hutt, NZ, is seeking an experienced design engineer to own advanced control systems projects from concept through commissioning. You will work on automation for large-scale equipment across NZ, Australia and the Pacific, solving real-world engineering challenges with a hands-on approach.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in control systems or related fields, strong electrical design using EPLAN/AutoCAD, and proven ability to collaborate with technical and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in control systems, automation, electrical engineering or as an industrial electrician.
• Strong electrical design capability using EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar platforms; experience in Intelligate and IntelliDock is advantageous.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Practical mindset with ability to communicate with technical and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and implementing advanced control systems.
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting and optimising electrical and automation systems.
• Supporting new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working across engineering, production and service teams to deliver quality outcomes.
• Conducting factory acceptance testing and providing technical support during commissioning.

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Electrical design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Intelligate

IntelliDock

Job description

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Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd – Upper Hutt, North Island

Design. Innovate. Solve Complex Engineering Challenges.

If you're the type of engineer who enjoys getting hands-on with automation, solving technical problems, and seeing your designs come to life, this is a role worth exploring.

You'll be joining one of New Zealand's most respected specialist engineering businesses, designing and supporting advanced control systems used on large-scale equipment throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.

This isn't a role where you'll spend your days making minor PLC tweaks. You'll own projects from concept through commissioning, troubleshoot real-world engineering challenges, contribute to new product development, and work alongside a highly capable engineering team.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, developing and implementing advanced control systems
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting and optimising electrical and automation systems
• Supporting new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working across engineering, production and service teams to deliver quality outcomes
• Conducting factory acceptance testing and providing technical support during commissioning

We're looking for someone who has

• 8+ years' experience in control systems, automation, electrical engineering or have worked as an industrial electrician
• Strong electrical design capability using EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar platforms, experience in Intelligate and IntelliDock Systems will be an advantage
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through completion
• A practical mindset and the ability to communicate with both technical and operational stakeholders

Why you'll want this role

• Work on unique engineering projects- not repetitive production work
• Influence product development and automation innovation
• Modern engineering facilities and technology
• Family-owned business with over 75 years of engineering excellence
• Long-term career opportunity with genuine technical variety

Please note that you will need to be in New Zealand to be considered for this role.