Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to lead and manage complex automation systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving site-wide automation infrastructure, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, supporting production, and delivering automation and capital improvement projects.

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You will work closely with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to drive continuous improvement, implement new technologies and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and operational performance.
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- Lead and manage site-wide automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, AGVs and robotics.
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- Program, troubleshoot and optimise automation systems to maximise equipment reliability and plant uptime.
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- Plan and deliver automation upgrades, software modifications and system improvements.
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- Manage automation-related capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through to completion.
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- Conduct feasibility studies, prepare project costings and support capital funding submissions.
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- Lead installation, commissioning, validation and successful delivery of engineering projects.
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- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering, maintenance and trades teams.
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, safety, quality and equipment performance.
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- Support manufacturing teams with complex fault finding and technical problem solving.
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- Ensure machinery safeguarding, electrical safety systems and engineering standards are maintained.
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- Support electrical distribution and automation infrastructure across the facility.
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- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation standards and best practices.
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- Develop and maintain SCADA, HMI and recipe management systems.
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- Create and maintain PLC and SCADA recipes for new products and production changes.
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- Support packaging and equipment modifications, including the design and procurement of change parts.
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- Ensure all engineering solutions are safe, reliable, maintainable and cost-effective.
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- Maintain compliance with safety, quality and environmental management systems.
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Candidate Requirements

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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a qualified Senior Electrician with extensive automation experience.
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- 5–10 years' experience in automation, controls or industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
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- Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs.
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- Experience with industrial networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet and Modbus.
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- Robust knowledge of SCADA, HMI and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
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- Experience with VSDs, servo systems and industrial instrumentation.
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- Proficiency in PLC programming languages including Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Block.
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- Proven experience delivering engineering and CAPEX projects from design through commissioning.
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- Experience working with packaging machinery, process equipment and automated production systems.
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- Strong understanding of machine safety, electrical compliance and engineering standards.
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- Experience with AGVs, robotics and advanced automation technologies is highly desirable.
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- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project management skills.
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- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and continuous improvement capabilities.
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📌 Automation Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 New South Wales