Electrical Automation Engineer

Amcor LLC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Auckland seeks an Automation Engineer to support design, development and commissioning of industrial machinery and control systems. You will work under an Electrical & Automation Manager and contribute across machine builds, testing and customer deployments.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, electrical documentation, commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement, with hands-on electrical work and site support as needed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar.
• Qualified Electrician with industrial machinery experience.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Exposure to PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/Allen Bradley).
• Experience working with industrial machinery.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and automation system development.
• Support PLC and HMI programming of new machine builds.
• Assist with electrical design documentation and updates.
• Support machine commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support during machine builds, site installations & customer support.
• Contribute to continuous machine improvements.
• Build and maintain clear technical documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Hands-on electrical experience

Documentation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Automation

Qualified Electrician with industrial machinery experience

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionTo primary purpose will be working to support the Automation Engineering team with the design, development, commissioning, and support of industrial machinery and control systems. This role will work under a Electrical & Automation Manager and assist with electrical and automation tasks across machine build, testing, customer deployment and support.WHAT YOU GET TO DOAssist with electrical and automation system developmentSupport PLC and HMI programming of new machine buildsAssist with electrical design documentation and updatesSupport machine commissioning and troubleshootingProvide technical support during machine builds, site installations & customer supportContribute to continuous machine improvementsBuild and maintain clear technical documentationWHAT WE VALUEStrong problem-solving skillsWillingness to learn and develop in an automation engineering roleExposure to commissioning or site-based workHands on Electrical ExperienceWHAT WE WANT FROM YOUTertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or similarQualified Electrician with industrial machinery experienceBasic understanding of industrial automation systemsAbility to read and interpret electrical drawingsExposure to PLC-based control systems (Rockwell/ Allen Bradley)Experience working with industrial machineryExperience in manufacturing environmentsOur ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.