Job Description
About the Opportunity
Our client is an establishedelectrical, automation and industrial services companybased in Melbourne South, delivering automation and control solutions to a range of industrial manufacturing businesses across Melbourne.
Working withlocal, national and global FMCG brands, the company delivers PLC upgrades, automation projects, control panel builds, systems integration and ongoing technical support across a variety of manufacturing environments.
Due to continued growth and project requirements, they are seeking an experiencedAutomation Engineerto join their team on afull-time permanent basis.
About the Role
This is a hands-on position working across a variety of client sites, primarily throughoutMelbourne's South-East, with occasional travel to the North-West.
You will be involved in the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and ongoing support of industrial automation and control systems.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a client-facing environment and be comfortable troubleshooting and delivering practical automation solutions within manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
PLC programming, upgrades and modifications
HMI programming and configuration
Automation and control system design
PLC upgrades and automation improvement projects
Control panel design and development
Electrical design using AutoCAD or similar software
Industrial network configuration and troubleshooting
Systems integration and commissioning
Fault finding and troubleshooting of automation systems
Providing technical support at client sites
Working closely with clients, engineers, electricians and production teams
Preparing technical documentation and project information
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with safety, quality and client requirements
About You




We are looking for an experiencedAutomation Engineerwith a strong background in industrial automation and control systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience inPLC programming
Strong experience withAllen-Bradley, Siemens and/or Omron PLCs
Proficient inHMI programming
Proven experience in automation and control system design
Experience withindustrial networks and systems integration
Experience working within asystems integrator, OEM or end-user environment
Proficient inAutoCAD or similar electrical design software
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Robust problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment tosafety, quality and teamwork
Current or willingness to obtain aPolice Check
Desirable
FMCG experiencehighly advantageous
Manufacturing automation experience will also be considered
Ignition SCADAexperience
A-Grade Electrical Licence
Control panel design experience
Experience with automation commissioning
Why Apply?
Full-time permanent position
Monday to Friday7:00am - 3:30pm
Work with a variety of establishedFMCG and manufacturing businesses
Exposure tolocal, national and global brands
Variety of automation and control projects
Client sites primarily located across Melbourne's South-East
Occasional projects in Melbourne's North-West
Opportunity to work acrossPLC, HMI, SCADA, electrical design and systems integration
Join an established and growing industrial services business
Visa & Location Requirements
No employer sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants must currently bebased in Australia or New Zealandand havefull working rights in Australia.
Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for interview.
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📌 Automation Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Elite Staffing Solutions
📍 Melbourne