Position: Electrical Engineering Technician

Type: Full time (38 hours per week)

Employer: Perfect Automation Pty Ltd

Location: Riverstone NSW 2765

Salary: $100,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the Business

Perfect Automation is an established Australian distributor of high-quality packaging machinery, specialising in innovative packaging solutions for the food and manufacturing sectors, including pet food, snacks, cheese, coffee, horticulture, meat and seafood producers. Drawing on more than 45 years of industry experience, the company imports and supplies advanced equipment such as flow wrappers, vertical form fill seal machines, pouch filling systems, tray sealers and cartoners, and supports its customers with custom design, installation, spare parts and comprehensive after-sales service. Operating from its Riverstone base in Sydney’s north-west with a team of 13, the business is built on technical expertise, reliability and a strong commitment to minimising customer downtime and maximising production efficiency.

About the Position

Perfect Automation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support the electrical side of its packaging machinery operations. Reporting directly to the Director, the successful candidate will assemble, install, test, calibrate, modify and repair the electrical equipment and control systems fitted to the machinery the company supplies, ensuring every machine meets Australian safety standards and the performance requirements of each customer’s production line. The role combines hands-on technical work in the workshop and at customer sites with electrical system analysis,



testing and reporting, and is central to the company’s ability to commission equipment reliably and keep its customers’ production running.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, install and commission electrical equipment, control panels and wiring on packaging machinery, including flow wrappers, vertical form fill seal machines, pouch filling systems, tray sealers and cartoners

Test and calibrate electrical components, sensors, drives and control systems to confirm that machinery meets safety standards and performance specifications

Modify electrical installations and control circuits to suit custom machine designs and individual customer production requirements

Diagnose and repair electrical faults on machinery in the workshop and at customer sites to minimise production downtime

Collect technical data and perform electrical tests to assess the condition and performance of equipment and systems

Conduct complex electrical calculations, graph results, and prepare charts and tabulations for electrical system analysis

Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and manufacturer specifications for imported machinery, and assist in preparing and updating technical documentation

Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant Australian Standards,



work health and safety requirements and company procedures

Provide technical support and guidance to customers during installation, commissioning and after-sales service

Liaise with the Director on project requirements, equipment modifications, spare parts and service scheduling

Requirements

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a closely related field.

Minimum of five years’ experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician.

Sound knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor control, sensors, drives and automated machinery.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.

Competence in electrical testing, fault-finding and calibration using standard test instruments.

Robust analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to perform electrical calculations and present data in charts and reports.

Working knowledge of Australian Standards and work health and safety requirements for electrical work.

Clear communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach when working on client sites.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

Flexibility to attend customer sites for installations, commissioning and service work as required.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with a valid email address through this online portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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