Electrical & Control Engineer

SUMMARY:
Electrical and Control Engineer vacancy in New Zealand.

BEng/BSc (Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering) and 6+ years of experience in controls engineering, with a strong focus on safety and automation.

Proven experience working with ISO 13849-1 and SISTEMA for safety validation, as well as proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Studio 5000, is essential.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Electrical and Control Engineer
Geographical area: New Zealand

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Mechatronics.
• 6+ years of experience in controls engineering, with a strong focus on safety and automation.
• Proven experience working with ISO 13849-1 and SISTEMA for safety validation.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Familiarity with programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and C.
• Strong understanding of safety relay logic, safe stop categories, and motion control safety.
• Experience working with ELV systems, battery packs, DC high-current motors, and industrial power electronics.
• Knowledge of communication protocols, including CAN bus, J1939, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Hands-on experience with wiring, building, testing, and debugging control panels and subsystems.
• Valid Passport

• Write safety documentation and perform risk assessments in accordance with ISO 13849-1.
• Validate safety systems using tools like SISTEMA and ensure compliance with required Performance Levels (PLr).
• Develop and implement safety control systems integrating PLCs with safety relays and sensors.
• Write and test PLC programs for Allen-Bradley controllers using ladder logic, structured text, and C-like logic where applicable.
• Develop algorithms for safety-critical functions, including safe stopping distances, system monitoring, and fault handling.
• Create detailed electrical schematics for machine control and safety circuits using CAD tools.
• Perform subsystem-level testing, validation, and debugging for both safety and operational functions.
• Integrate and test IFM industrial sensors, battery monitoring systems, and high-current motors.
• Work with Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, including battery-powered equipment and electric drivetrains.
• Support system-level commissioning, both in-house and in the field, with strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Interface with a wide range of communication protocols, including CAN bus, J1939, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.