Senior Automation Engineer F/M

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Published on 13/10/2026

  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Auckland

The company

ALSTEF GROUP is an established leader in the design, integration and maintenance of turnkey automated solutions for the airports, intralogistics and parcel handling markets. With a strong international presence, we are committed to the delivery of tailored and scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and meet our clients needs.

 

With over 1,000 employees spanning 18 countries, across 5 continents, this is a unique opportunity to become part of a culturally diverse, talented workforce dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and shaping the future of automated systems.

Post description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our Auckland based Automation team and play a key role in the delivery of automated systems across our projects.

 

You may have worked within a smaller engineering, systems integration or industrial automation business and comfortable getting involved in design, development, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and project delivery and importantly, you can communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

 

About the role

You’ll provide senior technical expertise across the design, development and implementation of our BHS automation solutions, while working closely with project teams, engineers, customers and other stakeholders.

 Your role will include:

  • Designing and developing PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions

  • Taking ownership of work across multiple stages of the project lifecycle

  • Developing and reviewing control system architectures, software and technical specifications

  • Completing factory testing, system testing and commissioning activities

  • Troubleshooting complex automation and controls issues, including within operational environments

  • Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and other disciplines to identify technical challenges, risks and practical solutions

  • Communicating project progress, technical issues, risks and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Engaging directly with clients to understand requirements, resolve issues and build confidence in the solutions being delivered.

  • Providing technical guidance and support to more junior engineers

  • Contributing to the continual improvement of our standards, tools and engineering processes

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About you

While technical capability is important, equally critical is your ability to work effectively with others. You’ll need to communicate complex technical information clearly, build credibility with a range of stakeholders and challenge constructively when required. You’ll be collaborative, calm and solutions-focused under pressure, comfortable taking ownership, and understand that success is not only about delivering a technically sound solution, but also about creating a positive experience for the client and wider project team.

Ideally, you’ll also bring:

  • Significant experience working within industrial automation, control systems or systems integration

  • Strong PLC, HMI and/or SCADA development capability across relevant automation platforms

  • Experience working in an environment where you have had exposure to a broad scope of automation engineering activities

  • A relevant Engineering qualification, ideally in Electrical, Mechatronics, Software, Computer Systems or a related discipline

  • Practical experience taking automation solutions through design, development, testing and commissioning

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.

  • An understanding of industrial networks, operating systems and integrated control environments

  • Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally when projects require it

We are interested in someone with experience within baggage handling, materials handling or logistics automation ideally, however we are equally interested in candidates from other complex industrial automation environments who can demonstrate broad project exposure and strong controls engineering capability.

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Senior Automation Engineer F/M

Permanent contract
Full time
Auckland

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