Automation Engineer

About the Company At Goodman Fielder, we have a straightforward purpose: to enhance everyday food for everyone. We are a prominent global food company, proudly associated with a range of iconic Kiwi brands such as Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh, and Freya's. These are brands that generations of New Zealanders have grown up with and continue to choose for their weekly shopping. We take pride in our team at Goodman Fielder and believe it is a fantastic place to work. Our workplace thrives on our core values: We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, and We Get Stuff Done. About the Role We are seeking an Automation Engineer to join our engineering team at our Quality Bakers manufacturing site in East Tamaki, Auckland. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development and implementation of electrical and automation plans aimed at optimizing our manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities for this position include: - Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic capital investment plans, particularly those covering electrical and automation at the site. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions that align with our production goals and meet quality standards. - Monitoring and maintaining automation equipment to minimize downtime and effectively resolve issues related to electrical, software, and hardware components. - Analyzing production data to identify inefficiencies and proposing automation solutions that enhance productivity, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. About You To succeed in this role, we are looking for a registered electrical or automation engineer with experience in the food, baking, or dairy manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: - Proven engineering experience in an automation or electrical role, supported by an Electrical trade compliant qualification. - Familiarity with BMS/SCADA systems or Plant Master environments. - Strong skills in PLC root cause analysis for timely breakdown resolutions. - A good understanding of process flow, with the ability to follow P&IDs. - EWRB registration. Benefits By joining our team, you will become part of a dedicated group of professionals who genuinely enjoy collaborating with one another, fostering a highly supportive work environment. In recognition of your dedication and achievements, we offer a competitive remuneration package along with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. At Goodman Fielder, we aspire to be a destination employer within the food industry, providing not just jobs but long-term career paths for our employees.