Senior Automation Engineer

2 days ago

Manukau City, New Zealand ACSE Limited Full time

**Join a small industrial automation team - drive project success and keep production moving.**

**About our Company**

At **ACSE Limited**, we specialise in providing Custom-made Automation solutions for industrial processes across different industry (food & beverage, manufacturing, têxtile, pharmaceutical). Our mission is to keep our clients' operations running smoothly with reliable automation systems and rapid breakdown response. We have a CAN-DO attitude.

We are looking for a **Senior Automation Engineer** to join our team — someone who is just as comfortable designing control systems as they are getting hands-on during critical breakdowns.

**The Role**

This is a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same. You will lead automation projects from design to commissioning and provide hands-on support for urgent machine breakdowns. You’ll work closely with clients, technicians, and project managers to deliver safe, efficient, and robust automation solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, programming and commissioning of machine vision, Robotics, PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
- Provide rapid response to breakdowns and troubleshoot automation and control issues on machines
- Support and manage industrial automation projects
- Work with electricians and mechanical teams during installations and upgrades
- Maintain and update documentation (wiring diagrams, PLC logic, I/O lists)
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices
- Liaise directly with clients, suppliers, and contractors

**Skills & Experience**

**Essential**:

- 10+ years’ experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering
- Proficient in the following PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, TwinCAT, Mitsubishi) must be able to demonstrate.
- Experience in machine vision
- OMRON, Beckhoff, Balluff, IFM
- Experience in robotics and servo drives programming
- Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g. WinCC, Citect, FactoryTalk)
- Strong fault-finding skills under pressure in live plant environments
- Ability to fix machines in the food & beverage, manufacturing, têxtile and pharmaceutical industry
- Understanding of electrical schematics, control panels, and field devices
- Ability to manage multiple priorities (projects + urgent support)
- A clean full New Zealand driver’s license
- English must be your first language
- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge of CAD, Fusion 360
- Knowledge of industrial networks (e.g. Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT)

**What's on Offer**
- Competitive salary + company vehicle + phone and laptop
- Flexible work arrangements where possible
- Tools, training and support to keep you at the top of your game
- Work with a team that values safety, quality and practical problem-solving

**Ready to make an impact?**

If you are a self-starter who thrives on solving problems and leading automation projects in real industrial environments, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car

**Experience**:

- Automation: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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