About the Opportunity

Our client is an established

electrical, automation and industrial services company

based in Melbourne South, delivering automation and control solutions to a range of industrial manufacturing businesses across Melbourne. Working with

local, 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 experienced

Automation Engineer

to join their team on a

full-time permanent basis . About the Role

This is a hands-on position working across a variety of client sites, primarily throughout

Melbourne'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 experienced

Automation Engineer

with a strong background in industrial automation and control systems. Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in

PLC programming Strong experience with

Allen-Bradley, Siemens and/or Omron PLCs Proficient in

HMI programming Proven experience in automation and control system design Experience with

industrial networks and systems integration Experience working within a

systems integrator, OEM or end-user environment Proficient in

AutoCAD or similar electrical design software Robust fault-finding and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong commitment to

safety, quality and teamwork Current or willingness to obtain a

Police Check Desirable

FMCG experience

highly advantageous Manufacturing automation experience will also be considered Ignition SCADA

experience A-Grade Electrical Licence Control panel design experience Experience with automation commissioning Why Apply?

Full-time permanent position Monday to Friday

7:00am - 3:30pm Work with a variety of established

FMCG and manufacturing businesses Exposure to

local, 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 across

PLC, 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 be

based in Australia or New Zealand

and have

full working rights in Australia . Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for interview.

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