Controls System Engineer

REFOCUS; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Collaborative team environment

Leading industrial technologies

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in New Zealand is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for industrial applications. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or electrical design. This role offers a competitive salary, exposure to diverse projects, and an opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial automation or electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of various PLC platforms.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial communications.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Knowledge of VSDs, motor control, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret functional descriptions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial applications.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules.
• Optimize existing automation systems for performance and reliability.
• Perform system integration, FAT/SAT testing, and site commissioning.
• Optimize existing automation systems for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical documentation and client support.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Functional descriptions

Client-facing communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA systems

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer with a strong blend of electrical design and industrial control systems expertise to join our growing engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and optimize automation solutions across a diverse range of industrial projects including manufacturing, processing, and hazardous environments.

If you enjoy taking projects from concept through to commissioning and thrive on solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial applications
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules
• Develop and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Perform system integration, FAT/SAT testing, and site commissioning
• Optimize existing automation systems for performance, reliability, and safety
• Ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand standards and safety regulations
• Provide technical documentation and client support

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, or Control Systems Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in industrial automation or electrical design
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Schneider Electric)
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
• Knowledge of VSDs, motor control, and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret functional descriptions
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to travel to local NZ project sites as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with leading industrial technologies

To apply for this role complete the form below or forward your CV in the strictest confidence to Gary McKinney at [e-mail] or if you wish to talk initially call Gary on 021 1278 292.