Systems and Automation Engineer

• Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Systems & Automation Engineer and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge, and great working conditions.
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the role

We are looking for a Systems and Automation Engineer to join the team at our Ashburton plant.

You will be responsible for optimising the industrial process of manufacturing, while maintaining automated machinery used in the process. As well you will conduct troubleshooting and maintenance activities to optimise the performance of all automated manufacturing machinery around the entire site.

You will receive $120,000 per annum working 45 hours per week.

As a Systems and Automation Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Lead and work with engineers to install, maintain and troubleshoot control systems and various automation processes.
• Produce detailed engineering documentation that is clear and concise Prepare Functional Descriptions
• Work with stakeholders to define systems requirements.
• Ensure that changes reflect the direction of the agreed roadmap, company standards and guidelines.
• Implement changes to meet updated requirements and assist with commissioning

For this role, you'll need:

• Engineering tertiary trade qualification
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Electrical training
• Computer skills - intermediate plus across all MS programs
• Platform experience (preferred but not essential)

With Talley's, you get:

• Great working conditions
• Training provided
• Generous staff discounts and perks
• Free on-site parking
• Gear and PPE provided

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, click the link to submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.