Controls Engineer

6 days ago


New Zealand Technical Recruitment Solutions Full time

**Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation**

**Location**: Hastings, Hawkes Bay, (Office and On-site)

**Company Intro**:
Join a reputable electrical contracting and engineering company with a dedicated business unit focused on Controls and Electrical engineering services.
As part of their growth strategy, they are actively seeking experienced Controls Engineers to join their team.

**The Role**:
As an experienced Controls Engineer, you will already be happy working independently on control systems engineering projects and service work for clients, both in the office and on site.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems to meet project requirements.
- Code robust and serviceable PLC programs (primarily Ladder Logic) to ensure reliable and safe functionality.
- Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI systems.
- Perform fault diagnosis and troubleshoot electrical control systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Provide customer consultation on control system design and implementation.
- Collaborate with the project team during installation and commissioning to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Mentor less experienced team members, providing guidance and support as needed.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Controls Engineering or a related field.
- 3 years’ + experience as an Industrial Controls Engineer
- Proficiency in PLC programming, with experience in Rockwell or Siemens preferred.
- Experience with industrial networks architecture

**Nice to Have Experience (not required)**
- SQL database operations
- EPLAN and AutoCAD 2D for electrical design.
- Ignition SCADA and Python
- Motion Control systems
- Machine Safety Experience or willingness to upskill (e.g., CMSE course).
- EWRB E or EE registration and/or Engineering NZ membership
- Robotics Servicing

**Why Join this Company?**
- Above market hourly rate with time x 1.5 overtime pay.
- Work-life balance valued with limited overtime and reimbursement for additional hours.
- Opportunities for professional development and upskilling.
- Affiliation with a larger nationwide company for project workflow and job security.
- Positive work culture with Social Club events.
- Approachable management
- Tool account for equipment purchases
- Potential future Company shares

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**Contact David Milmine (Recruitment Consultant)**
**Phone: +64 4 595 4102**

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