Automation Engineer: Design, Implement & Optimize PLC/SCADA

HPE Project Services

Gold Coast City

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

HPE Project Services on the Gold Coast, Australia, is seeking an automation engineer with 4–6 years of experience to design and implement automation solutions for FMCG manufacturing clients. You will work across design and hands-on implementation, contributing to efficiency improvements.

The role requires strong PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams), experience with HMI/SCADA, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field.
  • 4–6 years of experience in automation engineering.
  • Experience designing and implementing automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams).

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
  • Programming and configuring automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Developing and executing test plans to ensure automation systems meet requirements.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA
Troubleshooting
Test planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail

Education

Electrical/Automation engineering degree

Tools

PLC hardware
SCADA software
HMI software

Job description

HPE Project Services on the Gold Coast, Australia, is seeking an automation engineer with 4–6 years of experience to design and implement automation solutions for FMCG manufacturing clients. You will work across design and hands-on implementation, contributing to efficiency improvements.

The role requires strong PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams), experience with HMI/SCADA, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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