Operational Technology (Automation and Controls) Engineer

Operational Technology (Automation and Controls) Engineer

Why this role matters

The Operations Technology (OT) Engineer plays a vital role in keeping Douglas' manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. By providing expert software support, driving system upgrades, and enabling process automation, this role ensures minimal disruption to production while helping modernise and future-proof our operations. Sitting at the intersection of technology and manufacturing, the OT Engineer safeguards compliance and supports continuous improvement, making a direct impact on product quality and business performance.

What you'll do

• Keep operations running : Troubleshoot and resolve system issues fast, delivering seamless OT service and keeping production on track.
• Drive projects : Build business cases, lead or support projects end-to-end, and bring stakeholders with you while managing scope, budget, and timelines.
• Unlock insights : Design and analyse reports and SCADA screens to give real-time visibility into operations.
• Own the systems : Maintain equipment and software registers, set OT standards, and support smart procurement decisions.
• Safeguard performance : Audit and monitor critical systems through planned maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Champion improvements : Spot opportunities, challenge the status quo, and implement smarter, faster, more efficient ways of working.
• Partner with stakeholders : Keep people in the loop on OT activities and proactively manage any impacts to operations.

What you'll bring

About Us

At Douglas, we're more than just a company—we're a community of people driven to make a difference. We're proud to be one of New Zealand's biggest pharmaceutical success stories, and we're growing globally. Privately owned and future‑focused, our team of 700 includes scientists, engineers, and all kinds of experts, working together to create high‑quality healthcare products that help people around the world.

Come join us on this mission to improve lives!

Next Steps

If you're invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we'd love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself and don't worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.

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