HR Connect Ltd

Automation Applications Engineer

HR Connect Ltd  •  Hamilton, NZ (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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Job Description

At Halo Systems we design smart automation and control solutions that support agriculture, water, wastewater, environmental, and industrial operations across New Zealand. Our systems help customers operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably - and we’re continuing to grow.

We’re looking for an Automation Application Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team, designing, developing, testing, and commissioning automation and control solutions used in real-world environments.

You’ll work across systems involving pumps, motors, valves, telemetry, sensors, irrigation, hydraulics, and process control equipment - developing reliable automation logic and troubleshooting issues in the field.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Customer Success, contractors, and customers to deliver practical, scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and configuring automation and control logic
  • Testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting systems
  • Supporting telemetry, SCADA, and field device integration
  • Investigating faults and improving system performance
  • Producing technical documentation and maintaining configurations
  • Supporting customers and internal teams with technical advice

Qualifications

You’re a practical, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys problem-solving and understanding how systems operate in the field. You bring strong troubleshooting capability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience with automation programming or industrial control systems
  • Understanding of telemetry, SCADA, Modbus, sensors, or industrial communications
  • Experience with pumps, irrigation, water/wastewater, hydraulics, or process systems
  • Strong communication and stakeholder skills
  • A collaborative approach and continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

Why Join HALO Systems?

  • Work on diverse and meaningful automation projects
  • Join a growing and innovative NZ technology business
  • Supportive team environment with variety and autonomy
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable infrastructure solutions

If you enjoy practical engineering, solving technical challenges, and delivering reliable automation solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

HR Connect Ltd

About HR Connect Ltd

We've been helping New Zealand businesses build better teams and improve staff performance for nearly 15 years.

Our HR Consultants are dynamic ‘people people’, experienced HR professionals with a good dose of real-world business acumen, leadership, insight into human behavior and an agile style.

Whether you need an extra set of ‘HR hands’ to get through a demanding period, expertise in a niche specialist area of HR, or short-term HR support on a new initiative or important recruitment project, call on one of our HR Consultants.

We've built a reputation throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty for working hard (and smart!) for our clients to deliver tangible results. We’re very proud of that.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Hamilton, NZ
Year Founded
2003
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