Lead Automation Projects Engineer — Tauranga

PeopleLogic; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleLogic Tauranga is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer (Projects Lead) to run cross‑functional electrical and automation projects in dairy, water, and manufacturing. You’ll own projects from handover to commissioning, lead engineers, and stay hands‑on with PLC/HMI/SCADA work while shaping client relationships and project estimates.

The role offers a clear path into project management, with a brand‑new Tauranga office and solid forward work for the coming year.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in automation engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in systems integrator or large automated factory environments.
• Rockwell and Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA experience.
• Experience running large electrical and automation projects.
• Confident in front of clients and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Run your own projects from handover to commissioning, on time and on budget.
• Lead and mentor engineers, coordinating work across the team.
• Act as main contact for clients on specifications, timetables, and design.
• Develop functional descriptions from client P&IDs and specifications.
• Contribute to project estimates and quotes with the sales team.
• Stay hands-on with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming where needed.

Skills

Automation engineering

Systems integrator background

Rockwell/Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA

Project leadership

Client-facing

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

PeopleLogic Tauranga is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer (Projects Lead) to run cross‑functional electrical and automation projects in dairy, water, and manufacturing. You’ll own projects from handover to commissioning, lead engineers, and stay hands‑on with PLC/HMI/SCADA work while shaping client relationships and project estimates.

The role offers a clear path into project management, with a brand‑new Tauranga office and solid forward work for the coming year.