Nelson-Based Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Industrial Marine Electrical

Nelson

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Industrial Marine Electrical Nelson is seeking an experienced Automation / Control Systems Engineer to join our team, delivering system integration projects across industrial, food & beverage, refrigeration, water treatment, and municipal infrastructure clients in the Nelson/Tasman region.

This role offers varied, technically challenging work with emphasis on PLC programming, SCADA development, and on-site commissioning across multiple platforms and industries.

Qualifications

  • Experience in systems integration across multiple client sites and industries.
  • Hands-on with Schneider Electric Control Expert (M340/M580) essential.
  • Hands-on with AVEVA System Platform essential.
  • Exposure to Rockwell and Omron environments is a strong advantage.
  • Experience configuring and diagnosing VSDs over Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP.
  • SCADA development experience with Ignition is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Program, configure, and commission PLCs across multiple platforms.
  • Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI systems using Ignition and AVEVA System Platform.
  • Configure and troubleshoot VSDs over Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP.
  • Read, interpret, and produce electrical schematics and design docs.
  • Liaise with clients on site to scope requirements and hand over completed work.
  • Contribute to design and delivery of new automation projects.
  • Support IoT-based environmental monitoring product development.

Skills

Systems integration
PLC programming
SCADA development
On-site commissioning
Client-facing communication
Troubleshooting

Tools

Schneider Electric Control Expert
Schneider Electric M340/M580
Rockwell Studio 5000
AVEVA System Platform
Ignition
Omron
Modbus TCP
EtherNet/IP

Job description

Industrial Marine Electrical Nelson is seeking an experienced Automation / Control Systems Engineer to join our team, delivering system integration projects across industrial, food & beverage, refrigeration, water treatment, and municipal infrastructure clients in the Nelson/Tasman region.

This role offers varied, technically challenging work with emphasis on PLC programming, SCADA development, and on-site commissioning across multiple platforms and industries.

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