Automation Engineer
- Join a new team within this immensely successful organisation
- Excellent starting salary
- Immediate start available
We are looking for a Automation Engineer/Process Automation Technician to join this new division within the business, focusing on Continuous Improvement. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to enhance operational performance within a successful team. This role is based in Ashburton and you will be reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintain automated systems to improve efficiency and productivity. You will work closely with many members of the team including the Site Manager, Operations Manager, Planning Team and Administration team, as well as others. You must have strong proven knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and be a key advocate for all things Health and Safety in production. We are looking for somebody who has proven experience in the troubleshooting, maintenance and programming of automated systems within a production environment. Your duties will include:
- Improving processes and efficiency within the business
- Providing systems and automation solutions and technical support for various departments
- Troubleshooting and resolving equipment and systems issues
- Be the specialist and go-to for technican support for site operations and projects
- Conducting daily system audits
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) involving product development, sales and engineering
- Use automation to improve production capability and reliability
- Install and commission new equipment and train staff to build capability
- Design and integrate software changes to ensure reliable automated plant processes
- Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed and investigate any incidents
- Automation/Instrumentation Engineering qualification is desirable
- You must have 3 years experience in a Process Control Automation role
- An understanding of PLC Software (e.g. Schneider Control Expert, Siemens TIA Portal)
- Experience in JavaScript/Python or similar
- Knowledge of product track and trace, weighbridge and barcode systems
- Experience in machine data collection and downtime tracking systems
- You must have excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
- A firm understanding of Lean/5S
- Knowledge of food safety practices (HACCP and GMP) would be advantageous
We are a leading international food production company specialising in vegetables. We have been operating for over 80 years, and we supply a wide range of quality New Zealand food products to the world. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, staff and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a key player in the market.
How to Apply
Click ‘APPLY’ or contact Katie France for a confidential discussion if you have any questions further to this ad.
Phone Number: 021 0815 9274
Email: Katie.f@stellarrecruitment.co.nz
