Job Description

NATEC Australia | South East Melbourne | Hybrid Work | Domestic & International Travel

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Are you a customer focussed Automation Engineer? We would love to meet you!

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NATEC Australia is seeking a motivated and technically capable Automation & Service Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role where you'll design, develop, test, commission and support automation solutions for world-class food processing equipment, working with customers across Australia and internationally.

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As part of the global Hochland Group, NATEC Australia combines the agility of a local manufacturing business with the stability, expertise and opportunities of an internationally recognised organisation.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you will play a key role in delivering automation and control solutions throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and development through to installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Designing and developing industrial control systems for automated food processing machinery
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- Programming and modifying PLC, HMI, SCADA and motion control systems
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- Conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
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- Performing commissioning activities at customer sites
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- Troubleshooting and resolving electrical, control and automation issues
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- Providing technical support, upgrades and optimisation solutions for existing equipment
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- Collaborating with customers, project teams, suppliers and service teams to ensure successful project delivery
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or a related discipline
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- Experience designing, programming and commissioning industrial automation and control systems
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- Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA and motion control platforms
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- Proven experience conducting FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
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- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills across industrial machinery and control systems
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- The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and engineering documentation
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- A strong understanding of machinery safety, electrical standards and WHS requirements
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- Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
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Why Join NATEC Australia?

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At NATEC Australia, you'll work on innovative automation projects in a business that values technical expertise, practical problem-solving and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to:

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- Deliver complex automation projects
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- Work with leading food processing technologies
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- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team
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- Access global expertise and development opportunities through the Hochland Group
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- Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements
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- Travel domestically and internationally to support exciting customer projects.
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Closing Date for Applications is Wednesday 12th August; however applications will be shortlisted as they are received.

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