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Lead Engineer

Tokoroa, Waikato💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28

Core

Lead Engineer driving Smart Connected Factory transformation by integrating automation, data analytics, and digital technologies to optimize manufacturing operations, safety, and productivity.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Engineer (Manufacturing Automation & Digital Transformation)

Builds

Smart Connected Factory initiatives, automated production systems, data visualization dashboards, and integrated OT/IT environments.

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Industry 4.0

Required skills

Industrial automation controls, manufacturing process engineering, data analytics, ERP/MES integration, SQL, Power BI, root cause analysis, project management, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

IoT implementation, capital investment project leadership, cross-functional team coaching, continuous improvement methodologies

Technologies

Power BI, SQL, Ignition, SAP, IFS, SCADA, MES, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Provide daily technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing systems and automation; Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualization tools; Lead deployment of manufacturing automation and digital solutions; Partner with IT to resolve critical system and infrastructure issues; Translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions; Support continuous improvement through capacity planning and operational optimization.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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