Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Process Automation Engineer n

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- Close to public transport/Onsite parking
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- Immeidate interview and start
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The Opportunity

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Cochlear has an chance for a Senior Manufacturing Process Automation Engineer to join our team in Macquarie University, NSW.

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In this role, you'll use your process engineering expertise to develop, implement and scale custom automation solutions for a regulated manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with automation partners and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, introduce new technologies and ensure solutions are robust, validated and ready for production.

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You'll play a key role in process improvement, technology introduction, validation and manufacturing scale-up, helping Cochlear deliver capable, compliant and scalable manufacturing processes.

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- Lead automation deployment projects from design through to production implementation.
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- Develop equipment and process requirements, including Engineering Requirement Specifications (ERS).
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- Execute and support process validation activities, including IQ, OQ and PQ protocols.
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- Drive yield improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimisation and risk management.
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- Collaborate with automation vendors and internal stakeholders on robotics and machine vision solutions.
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- Support new product introduction (NPI), technology transfer and continuous improvement activities.
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- 3-5 years' experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals,



diagnostics, aerospace or semiconductor industries.
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- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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- Demonstrated experience leading automation deployment projects into production environments.
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- Hands-on experience in process validation, including IQ, OQ and PQ execution.
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- Experience developing Engineering Requirement Specifications (ERS) and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
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- Strong understanding of risk management methodologies, including PFMEA and process controls.
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- Experience delivering process improvements, yield optimisation and statistical analysis.
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- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external automation partners
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- Experience with industrial robotics implementation and automated manufacturing systems.
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- Knowledge of machine vision systems and equipment characterisation.
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- Experience participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
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- Familiarity with PLC and HMI-based control systems.
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- Exposure to technology transfer and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
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- Basic scripting capability in Python, Lua or similar languages.
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- Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers and graduates.
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📌 Senior Manufacturing Process Automation Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 Sydney