Electrical Engineer – Automation & Material Handling

Proactive Technical Recruitment – Sydney NSW

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growing automation setting focused on designing and delivering advanced material handling and warehouse automation solutions.

This role is ideal for an Electrical Engineer who enjoys combining technical design with real project delivery, working across automated warehouses, conveyor systems, shuttle technology, and industrial control solutions.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop robust electrical designs, support installation and commissioning activities, and deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop electrical layouts and system architectures for automated material handling and warehouse automation projects

- Design motor control drawings, power distribution schematics, and electrical control panel documentation

- Select and specify electrical components including motors, PLC hardware, safety devices, sensors, instrumentation, and protection equipment

- Prepare technical documentation including bills of materials, cable schedules, drawings, and test procedures

- Ensure designs comply with Australian standards, electrical regulations, and customer requirements

- Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during installation, commissioning, and operation

- Collaborate with automation, controls, software, maintenance,



and service teams to deliver successful projects

- Support continuous improvement, quality, and safety initiatives across projects

About You

You will have experience working within an industrial automation or electrical engineering environment and enjoy being involved throughout the full project lifecycle.

You will ideally have:

- A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

- 2–5 years’ experience in an electrical engineering role

- Practical experience working with PLC-based automation systems

- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software

- Strong understanding of electrical design principles, standards, and safety regulations

- Experience troubleshooting electrical and automation systems in industrial environments

- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Experience with the following will be highly regarded

- Automated material handling systems

- Robotics, machine vision, or motion control systems

- Functional safety systems and risk assessments

- Industrial commissioning and site installation support

Why This Role?

- Work on complex automation and warehouse engineering projects

- Be part of a collaborative technical engineering team

- Gain exposure across design, testing, commissioning, and operational support

- Opportunity to contribute to innovative industrial automation solutions

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📌 Electrical Engineer – Automation & Material Handling (New South Wales)
🏢 Proactive Technical Recruitment
📍 New South Wales