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Electrical & Control Engineer

Australia
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: Pta003836/EP

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Employer: E&D Recruiters

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.

Job Title: Electrical and Control Engineer
Geographical area: New Zealand
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Requirements:

Bachelorâs 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.
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Key Responsibilities:

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.

Please apply via our website: www.edrecruiters.co.za or submit your CV to cv@edrecruiters.co.za - Reference Pta003836
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We are a Professional Recruitment service with a personal touch doing contingency recruitment.

We do not believe in only matching engineering skills and people to positions, but is passionate about our profession and desire to build stronger and lasting relationships with our applicants and clients, thereby developing a deep understanding of the people we are dealing with.

We are rendering Specialised Recruitment Services in the technical field and our company name derived from the abbreviation: E = Engineering and the D= Design. We have proven capabilities to work in the engineering design space and associated fields. We can assist with finding positions and people in the Drafting, Project Management, Process Engineering, Sales engineering, R&D field to mention a few. We are working from junior technician level to Executive and Director level within amongst others in the EPCM, Military, Mining, FMCG, Consulting, Construction OEM and supplier field. We have a strong database of clients in the HVAC and technical maintenance/ Facility Management arena.