Spectrum Automation has built a strong reputation delivering intelligent automation, control, and industrial electrical solutions across Australia. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with leading manufacturers and industrial operators to improve reliability, productivity, and performance through smart engineering and innovative automation systems.

We’re now looking to expand our presence in South Australia and are seeking a high-performing Automation Technician who wants more than just another technical role.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to take ownership, develop their own client relationships, build a customer base and play a key role in establishing and growing Spectrum Automation's business in South Australia.

You'll have the backing of an established national business, experienced technical teams and the resources to deliver quality solutions, while having the autonomy and opportunity to make the role your own.

About the Opportunity:

This role is ideal for a hands-on Automation Technician who enjoys fault finding, problem solving, commissioning systems and building strong relationships with customers.

You'll work across a variety of industrial environments supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation and commissioning of automation and control systems.

Alongside the technical responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Develop and grow your own customer base across South Australia.
- Identify new business opportunities and build relationships with industrial clients.
- Take ownership of local operations and help establish Spectrum Automation's presence in the SA market.
- Develop long-term client partnerships and become a trusted technical point of contact.
- Identify opportunities for additional projects, upgrades, maintenance and automation solutions.
- Play an active role in shaping the future growth and success of the business in South Australia.





This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with business development, with the potential to build and lead something long-term.

Your Responsibilities will include:

- Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining industrial automation and control systems.
- Diagnosing and rectifying complex automation and electrical faults across live industrial environments.
- Assisting with commissioning PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, VSDs and control systems.
- Supporting shutdowns, upgrades, breakdown response and optimisation projects.
- Integrating sensors, drives, instrumentation and automation devices.
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and automation drawings.
- Performing preventative maintenance and reliability improvement works.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the growth of the South Australian customer base.
- Preparing quotes, identifying project opportunities and contributing to business development activities.
- Working collaboratively with the wider national engineering, electrical and project delivery teams.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who genuinely takes pride in their technical ability but also sees the bigger picture.

You might be an experienced Automation Technician ready to take the next step, someone with existing industry relationships, or a technically solid individual who has always wanted the opportunity to build and develop their own business.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

- SA Electrical Licence (essential).




- Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial automation or electrical maintenance.
- Strong PLC fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
- Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Schneider systems highly regarded.
- Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret electrical and automation schematics confidently.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused attitude.
- An interest in business development and growing customer relationships.
- Motivation to take ownership and help establish a successful South Australian operation.

What's on Offer?

- Genuine opportunity to build and develop your own business within an established national group.
- Autonomy to develop your own client base and establish strong industry relationships.
- The backing, resources and technical support of an established national business.
- Opportunity to shape and lead the growth of Spectrum Automation in South Australia.
- Exciting industrial automation projects across multiple industries.
- Direct access to experienced engineers, technicians and project delivery teams.
- Genuine long-term career and business growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary package, fully maintained company vehicle, phone and laptop.
- Ongoing training, mentorship and technical development.
- Diverse, challenging and rewarding work environments.
- National project exposure and long-term career stability.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Automation Technician who wants to take ownership of your career, develop your own customer relationships and have the opportunity to build something of your own, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

You'll have the support of an established business, with the freedom to make your mark and play a significant role in growing our South Australian presence!

Apply Now or reach out to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Automation Technician (Adelaide)
🏢 Spectrum Automation
📍 Adelaide