Full-time Permanent Associate Posted 25 Sep 2026 Description

Automation & Production Systems Murray Downs | Full Time Work with systems that move things, make things and control a production plant We’re looking for a

Systems & Control Engineer

to help run, connect and improve the technology behind our highly automated almond processing facility. This isn’t a conventional IT support role. You’ll work across IT, Operational Technology, automation and production, supporting everything from business software and data systems through to automated plant and machinery. The technology: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) PLC & SCADA-controlled machinery MES & Warehouse Management Systems Automated sorting, packing and material-handling equipment Production, inventory and product traceability systems Specialist platforms including OFS, ALMADS, Onside, Sage, C-Way and Team Assurance Microsoft 365, Excel, SharePoint and reporting/data tools Your challenge is to help make these systems talk to each other and work reliably together. The Role: You'll work alongside Production, Automation, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and IT to: Troubleshoot system, data and integration problems Connect production equipment, PLC/SCADA, MES/WMS,



AGVs and business systems Improve automation and eliminate unnecessary manual processes Develop better reporting, dashboards and data visibility Support new system installations, testing and commissioning Find practical ways technology can make the plant more reliable, efficient and easier to operate. The Person: We're seeking someone with solid technical curiosity, systems thinking and problem-solving ability who can understand how machinery, software, data and people interact. Ideally, you'll bring experience in some combination of: Operational Technology Automation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV’s) Databases/SQL, Microsoft 365, Excel, Power BI Experience in food processing, manufacturing, automated warehousing or another highly automated workplace would be a significant advantage. A relevant qualification in IT, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Science or a related discipline is required.

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