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Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Holmes SolutionsChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
14 days ago
Job description

Join Our Team of Creative Problem Solvers!

Are you looking for engineering work 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 an epic team dedicated to making a difference in our world.

We are on the hunt for motivated individuals to help boost our dynamic and growing Automation team in developing and implementing our electrical and control system. Due to our exciting company growth, we have great opportunities for both Intermediate and Senior Engineers to join our epic team.

You’ll get the opportunity to work on exciting projects like WHOOSH®, a revolutionary transport system that challenges the status quo in the transportation industry, and Switchback, the most flexible and unique adventure ride system on the planet!

About The Role

  • Work collaboratively and contribute throughout the development lifecycle of our products and systems.
  • Ensure optimal system architecture is applied considering prior experience with readily available hardware and software algorithms.
  • Facilitate the process and help define appropriate mitigations and Safety Functions.
  • Select component sizing. Electrical drawing architecture and implementation, either supervisory or hands‑on.
  • Write modular and reusable code that is fit for purpose and easy to understand.
  • Work closely with the wider team to design and implement test equipment to validate both software and hardware sub‑systems.
  • Lead control system commissioning and support mechanical system commissioning.
  • Undertake safety system testing and validation for final system sign off.
  • Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing, and hands‑on role in integration testing, site installation, commissioning, and validation package collation.
  • Accurate and concise documentation of work where required.

The ideal person will demonstrate

  • Oversee the electrical and automation development of a system from initial concept state through to site commissioning and validation.
  • Engineer the safety control system from risk analysis to final system validation.
  • Use your PLC and HMI programming experience in one or more hardware platforms (Rockwell, Codesys, Siemens, Omron, etc).
  • Preferred confidence in electrical system design (component selection, circuit protection sizing, conductor sizing, electrical separation, etc).
  • Familiar with relevant electrical standards for electrical machinery and control system (i.e. AS / NZS, IEC, NFPA).
  • Undertake ELV electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in some higher level programming environments such as C, C++, Python, Visual Basic.
  • It would be beneficial if you have previously led or mentored a small team.
  • Don't meet every single requirement? At Holmes Solutions we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

    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 available to all employees

  • Free onsite parking
  • Private healthcare with Southern Cross (for yourself and family)
  • Team lunches, events and a great team culture!
  • Kiwi Saver
  • 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!
  • Training & development support
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Take your next step with us

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

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