Site Automation Engineer - FMCG & PLCs

The Hr Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an Site Automation Engineer for a Mataura, Southland site-based role. The engineer will maintain and install industrial automation equipment, work closely with the Engineering Manager and site electricians, and support ongoing automation system improvements in a busy FMCG setting.

The role requires NZ-recognised engineering qualifications, strong coding and SCADA experience, and excellent English communication. NZ work rights are essential for consideration.

Qualifications

• NZ-recognised engineering qualification required.
• Experience maintaining FMCG processing plant equipment.
• Strong coding and programming skills with SCADA experience.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• NZ work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install industrial automation equipment and systems.
• Report to the Engineering Manager and work with site electricians.
• Support site automation with SCADA, VSDs, and PLCs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to ongoing training and site growth.

Skills

Coding & programming

SCADA experience

English communication

Education

NZ engineering qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley

SCADA

PC hardware & LANs

Job description

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an Site Automation Engineer for a Mataura, Southland site-based role. The engineer will maintain and install industrial automation equipment, work closely with the Engineering Manager and site electricians, and support ongoing automation system improvements in a busy FMCG setting.

The role requires NZ-recognised engineering qualifications, strong coding and SCADA experience, and excellent English communication. NZ work rights are essential for consideration.