Automation Engineer — Dairy Processing & Tech Upgrades

MIDFIELD MEAT INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD.

Wattle Range Council

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Job summary

The Union Dairy Company in Penola, SA, is seeking an experienced Automation and Technology Engineer to maintain and improve electrical, automation and process control systems in a dairy manufacturing setting.

You will develop and implement solutions for projects, provide technical support to Maintenance and Production teams, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience in electrical maintenance and industrial automation, preferably in food manufacturing.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of electrical standards, automation systems and process control.
Good communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot and improve electrical, automation and process control systems.
Develop and implement electrical and automation solutions for projects and continuous improvement.
Provide technical support to Maintenance and Production teams and assist with breakdowns and fault finding.
Maintain electrical and automation documentation, standards and compliance requirements.
Support maintenance planning, projects, procurement and HV maintenance activities.
Ensure all work meets safety, electrical, food safety and quality requirements.
Assist with automation system upgrades and new technology implementation.
Support training, knowledge sharing and effective communication across Maintenance and Production teams.