Senior Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA Solutions Lead

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

Job summary

Alstef Group in Auckland seeks an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to shape the design, development, and delivery of BHS automation solutions. You will design PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, own work across lifecycle stages, and work with project teams, customers and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

You will lead design reviews, support commissioning, troubleshoot complex issues on site, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to process improvements and standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial automation or systems integration.
• Strong PLC, HMI and SCADA development capability across relevant platforms.
• Experience delivering across design, development, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions.
• Own work across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Review control system architectures and technical specifications.
• Complete factory and system testing and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues in operational environments.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to address risks and challenges.
• Communicate progress and technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Engage with clients to clarify requirements and build confidence.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and support continual process improvement.

Skills

PLC Development

HMI/SCADA

Industrial Automation

Stakeholder Communication

Troubleshooting

Project Delivery

Education

Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechatronics/Software/CS)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Automation platforms

Job description

Alstef Group in Auckland seeks an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to shape the design, development, and delivery of BHS automation solutions. You will design PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, own work across lifecycle stages, and work with project teams, customers and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

You will lead design reviews, support commissioning, troubleshoot complex issues on site, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to process improvements and standards.