Control Systems Deployment Engineer

Position Overview

Join Fonterra Te Mātāpuna to be part of a global dairy co-operative committed to fostering care, collaboration, and contribution. We seek a Control Systems Deployment Engineer to lead the national rollout of automation systems aligned with Fonterra’s business goals, helping improve manufacturing environments through cutting-edge technology and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deployment of advanced automation and operational technology solutions across manufacturing sites.
• Support and implement automation system standardization, advanced analytics, and predictive tools for real-time data management.
• Drive modernization initiatives involving Industrial IoT, Cloud & Edge technologies, and digital tools to mobilize workforces.
• Assist in lifecycle management of Control Systems, including integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of base automation projects aimed at making work smarter, safer, and simpler.

Required Experience and Skills

• Extensive expertise in process automation and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Proven experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), particularly Rockwell and Schneider systems.
• Practical knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and industrial data historians.
• Understanding of network and IT infrastructure crucial for automation deployments.
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder engagement and project management to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to remediation activities.
• Engineering educational background and a personable, approachable demeanor.

Company Values and Commitment

Fonterra embraces values of working Good Together, striving for Better Every Day, and recognizing that Every Drop Counts. We champion diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We promote comprehensive benefits supporting health, professional growth, work-life balance, and community engagement.

Additional Information

• Applications close at midnight on 01 November 2026.
• We offer fair pay, health and mental wellness programs, career development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and employee recognition.
• Accommodations available for applicants with accessibility needs upon request.