Automation Engineer

Elite Staffing Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing Solutions is assisting a client in Melbourne South-East seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, program, commission and support industrial automation and control systems. The role is hands-on, client-facing and involves travel to various client sites across Melbourne.

You will contribute to PLC, HMI, SCADA, electrical design and systems integration projects. The candidate should have strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, with experience across

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PLC programming across multiple brands.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Omron PLCs.
• Proficient in HMI programming.
• Experience in automation and control system design.
• Experience with industrial networks and systems integration.
• Experience in systems integrator, OEM or end-user environments.
• Proficient with AutoCAD or similar electrical design software.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Currently hold or willing to obtain a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Program, upgrade and modify PLCs.
• Program and configure HMIs.
• Design automation and control systems.
• Lead PLC upgrades and automation projects.
• Design and develop control panels.
• Electrical design using AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks.
• Integrate systems and commission projects.
• Troubleshoot automation systems.
• Provide technical support at client sites.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, electricians and production teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and project information.
• Ensure work meets safety, quality and client requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

PLC types (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omr

Tools

AutoCAD

Ignition SCADA

Job description

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
• Strong 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.