Systems Autonmation Engineer

All Recruits; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid for days away

Phone + laptop

Company car & per diem

4 weeks leave + birthday

Flexible hours

Job summary

All Recruits in Canterbury, NZ, is seeking an Intermediate Automation Systems Engineer with 3+ years of PLC, HMI and SCADA programming experience to join a growing manufacturing automation team.

The role involves leading project delivery across design, development and deployment of manufacturing and process automation solutions, with exposure to Rockwell Allen-Bradley platforms and SCADA systems such as Citect, InTouch and IFIX. Travel and client-site collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years delivering PLC/HMI/SCADA projects.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley is a must.
• Ability to learn fast and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and systems integration across design, development and deployment of manufacturing automation solutions.
• Design, program, commission, maintain and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients on site.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA programming

Allen-Bradley

ControlLogix

Mechatronics

Project leadership

Education

Mechatronics degree

Tools

Citect SCADA

InTouch

IFIX

Job description

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We are currently seeking a project systems integration Intermediate Automation Systems Engineer with 3+ years of experience programming in PLC / HMI / and SCADA for a role for a growing company that is one of the leading automation companies in New Zealand. This person will be part of a Factory Automation team involved in projects with manufacturing, robotics and vision.

This person must be passionate about the development and implementation of process improvements through the use of PLCs, HMIs and SCADA.

You will need to have demonstrated ability to lead projects and systems integration across functional teams in the design, development, and deployment of manufacturing and process automation solution.

The person must be fully conversant with a range of electrical procedures in the field of factory automation - design, programming, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, research and development.

Programming skills (PLC / HMI / SCADA) of 3+ years experience required with a variety of PLCs such as:

• Rockwell - Allen-Bradley; ControlLogix / CompactLogix / MicroLogix / SLC series

Experience with designing and programming SCADA system:

• CITECT SCADA
• SCADA Platforms - InTouch, IFIX

Experience

• A degree withMechatronicscourses or related field OR
• 3+ years experience as a full-time Automation Engineer delivering projects that required both PLC, HMI and SCADA programming.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley is a must.
• Ability to learn fast.
• Ability to build key relationships with personnel on client sites.
• One of New Zealand's leading Automation companies.
• Travel pay for days away plus all expenses.
• Wide variety of challenging client project work.
• Personal development plans for career growth into PM or management roles.
• Cell phone with unlimited personal use, laptop provided.
• Travel with pool company car and per diem
• Lot of growth potential within the company.
• 4 weeks leave plus your birthday off.
• Flexible hours, guaranteed 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.