We work across a wide range of systems, including:
- Safety Instrumented System (SIS)
- Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
Industrial automation projects are increasingly complex, requiring seamless integration across control, safety, data and cybersecurity domains. Poorly designed systems can introduce operational risk, reduce reliability and limit long-term scalability.
We deliver tailored industrial automation and systems design solutions aligned with your operational goals, regulatory requirements and life cycle needs. Our systems-based approach ensures solutions are fit for purpose, vendor-agnostic and designed to perform reliably from concept through to operation and beyond.
Discover the benefits of our industrial automation and systems design services
- Reduce operational risk across your automation systemsWe integrate automation, functional safety, alarm management, HMI and OT cybersecurity to eliminate gaps and prevent fragmented system design.
- Improve long-term system reliability and performanceOur life cycle-focused engineering approach ensures systems are robust, maintainable and designed to perform reliably over time.
- Maintain flexibility as technologies and platforms evolveVendor-agnostic design gives you the freedom to select, change or upgrade platforms without locking your operations into a single supplier.
- Strengthen compliance and assurance from day oneWe align system design, testing and validation with applicable international standards to support safety, reliability and regulatory confidence.
- Enable smarter operational decision-makingIntegrated data, reporting and analytics capabilities provide visibility into system performance and operational efficiency.
Our automation and systems design capabilities
- Strategic design and engineeringConceptual design, FEED development, optioneering studies and technical specifications that balance performance and commercial requirements.
- Control system programming and integrationConfiguration and integration of PLC, DCS, SIS and motion systems using industry-standard programming languages and architectures.
- Verification and validationIndependent testing, simulation and acceptance testing to confirm systems perform as intended and meet engineering requirements.
- Legacy system modernizationReverse engineering, system audits and upgrade strategies to extend asset life and reduce operational risk.
- Operational and maintenance supportLifecycle services including maintenance support, operational assistance and shutdown planning.
- Performance and data enablementAdvanced reporting, analytics and data integration to support operational visibility and informed decision-making.
Why SGS?
We are a trusted partner for industrial automation and systems design across Australia and New Zealand, combining global expertise with strong local industry insight. Our teams understand the operational, regulatory and safety challenges faced across sectors, including manufacturing, energy, mining, infrastructure and process industries. By integrating automation, safety and cybersecurity expertise, we help you build systems that are reliable, compliant and future ready.
FAQ
No. We are vendor-agnostic and experienced across a wide range of platforms and technologies.
Yes. Our teams include certified functional safety specialists and dedicated OT cybersecurity experts who design systems aligned with applicable standards, such as IEC 62443.
Yes. We offer lifecycle support including maintenance, operational assistance and system optimization.
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Tenancy A, Level 5, Building 3, Central Park,
660 Great South Road, Ellerslie,
Auckland, New Zealand