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Processing Equipment Engineer

Christchurch, CanterburyFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-10-24

Core

Optimization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of dairy processing equipment within a milk production facility to ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operations.

Role type

Processing Equipment Engineer

Builds

Dairy processing systems including pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, and CIP systems

Domain

Food & Beverage / Dairy Manufacturing

Required skills

Mechanical engineering maintenance, milk processing equipment operation, sanitary systems knowledge, pasteurization systems (HTST/UHT), homogenization, separation, fluid handling systems, PLCs, SCADA, industrial automation, sanitary piping design, hygienic standards, root cause analysis, corrective action planning

Preferred skills

Dairy/food processing industry experience, 2980 welding ticket

Technologies

PLCs, SCADA, industrial automation

Responsibilities

Improve dairy processing systems, optimize plant throughput and energy efficiency, troubleshoot mechanical and control system issues, ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP)

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC