Automation engineers

• Opportunity for Automation Engineers looking to join the Superyacht World
• Training, Upskilling & Career Development
• Marine Company located in NZ’s largest Superyacht Refit & Repair centre.

What's in it for you

• Salary $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.
• Hours 7am – 3:30pm
• Latest phone
• International Travel to Superyacht playgrounds
• Day off for your birthday
• Planned career development to become a marine specialist.

You will also be part of a great culture, where your appreciated, encouraged, further developed, and taken out for breakfast! About the Role As a Superyacht Automation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation systems on superyachts. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to integrate cutting-edge automation solutions.
• Designing and programming control systems for lighting, climate control, entertainment, security, and more.
• Conducting regular system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and providing technical support.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in yacht automation technology.

Typical Duties Would be:

• PLC Programming (ladder, function block, structured text) – Fuji PLC
• HMI Programming – ProFace Screens
• Modbus communications
• CAN-Bus communications
• Data Management – Pro-Server EX
• Create and maintain project supporting documentation in Excel & Word formats.
• Provide remote support to overseas yachts, upload and maintain software changes.
• Field work commissioning & fault-finding of systems
• Travel to luxurious overseas locations
• General assistance to the company directors and other engineers
• Work hard! Love your Job! Enjoy your teammates! Keep smiling!

About You:

• Degree qualifications or a Trade certificate in either mechatronics/electronics/software or electrical.
• Testing, diagnostics and validation skills – strong problem-solving abilities.
• Programming ability to develop or assess PLC-based systems and implement design-based control system improvements.
• HMI application development experience.
• Advanced in AutoCad for Industrial Automation..
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Team player but able to work autonomously.

About the Company Our client is a Marine Electrical business specialising in the Superyacht industry. They produce their own Monitoring & Control Systems interfacing Power Generation, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, HVAC, and all manner of systems that make today's Super-yachts tick. The team operates from New Zealand's largest Superyacht refit & repair centre. Their travel lift is the largest in the southern hemisphere! Their work is varied, challenging, and of highest quality. Energetic and fun but serious about what they do they are keen to offer opportunities for further learning and upskilling. The type of person we are looking for will demonstrate initiative, drive, flexibility and enjoy working with a variety of other trades and engineers. While we are keen on attracting someone with skills as close to the above, as possible, we would look at those who have industrial design experience and can see themselves cross-training into Marine. How to Apply: If you are keen to learn more, please call 09 600 5153 or email michelle@kingsrecruitment.co.nz Please note we will only be accepting applications from those eligible to work in New Zealand. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted and that will be within 5 working days of receipt of your expression of interest. AutoEng - MY - April 2024