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 recent 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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Strong 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