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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Holmes Solutions • Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community, Canterbury, New Zealand
17 hours ago
Job description

Join Our Team of Creative Problem Solvers!

Are you looking for engineering work that is unlike anything you’ve done before? Holmes Solutions is where ingenuity meets reality. Our global projects push the boundaries of what’s possible, driven by a team dedicated to making a difference in our world.

Due to our exciting company growth, we have opportunities for motivated Automation Engineers to join us on a fixed-term basis (with potential for permanent work following contract wins). You will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of our cutting‑edge electrical and control systems on global projects that redefine what’s possible.

About the Role

You will be instrumental in projects like WHOOSH®, a revolutionary transport system, and Switchback®, a first‑of‑its‑kind cornering zip line.

As a key member of our collaborative team, you will contribute throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include :

  • Architecting Solutions : Developing operating philosophies and ensuring optimal system architecture.
  • Championing Safety : Facilitating Hazard and Risk Analysis to define safety functions and mitigation strategies.
  • Driving Electrical Design : Leading or contributing hands‑on to electrical design, from component selection to drawing implementation.
  • Developing Robust Code : Writing modular, reusable, and easily understandable code.
  • Validating Performance : Collaborating on the design of test equipment to validate hardware and software sub‑systems.
  • Delivering Excellence On‑Site : Leading control system commissioning, supporting mechanical system integration, and conducting final safety validation for system sign‑off.

The ideal person will demonstrate :

  • 4+ years’ experience as an Automation Engineer or similar
  • The ability to oversee electrical and automation development from concept to commissioning.
  • A strong grasp of functional safety to engineer safety control systems from risk analysis to final validation.
  • Substantial PLC and HMI programming experience (e.g., Rockwell, Codesys, Siemens, Omron).
  • Prefer confidence in electrical system design and familiarity with relevant standards (AS / NZS, IEC, NFPA).
  • Experience in ELV electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
  • Some experience with higher‑level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Visual Basic).
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject is preferred, not essential
  • About Holmes Solutions :

    We work with international clients in many industries including adventure recreation, construction, and roadside hardware. We cover everything from ideation and R&D, to testing, compliance and accreditation. It’s fair to say there’s never a dull moment in our design hub!

    Why Join Holmes Solutions?

    We’re a close‑knit team that champions innovation, knowledge‑sharing, and work‑life balance. Our global clients ask us to solve complex challenges that truly make a difference in the industry. We celebrate diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds because we believe in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation.

    We offer some great company benefits which are available to all employees :

  • Free onsite parking
  • Private healthcare with Southern Cross (for yourself and family)
  • Team lunches, events and a great team culture!
  • Free onsite gym with classes available led by professionals within our team
  • Life and wellbeing insurance
  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle and outside work commitments
  • Coffee machine + a variety of tea, fresh fruit and snacks!
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Take your next step with us :

    We are a NZ Accredited Visa Employer so if you are a NZ or Australian citizen or hold a valid work visa and eager for your nextchallenge in Engineering, we’d love to hear from you!

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