Controls Engineer

Remote, Remote, New-Zealand • Posted May 25, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, Remote
Posted: May 25, 2026
Category: Quality Engineering
Application Deadline: July 04, 2026

Role Description

We are recruiting for an industry-leading manufacturer who are developing a highly automated production facility in Gisborne. As part of their ongoing development, they are adding a Controls Engineer to the existing team.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse plant functionality: record and analyse production, identify improvements and coordinate delivery.
  • Design, implement and maintain automation and controls.
  • Drive plant improvement and development with available budget.
  • Program PLCs (Omron) and 20+ robots in the plant.
  • Collaborate with a team of 5‑8 engineers focused on plant optimisation.

Qualifications

  • 1‑5 years experience in automation & controls.
  • PLC programming and HMI configuration; no bias towards a particular vendor.
  • Degree qualified or industry‑experienced.
  • Hands‑on attitude willing to roll up sleeves and help others.

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