Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

Embedded Expertise; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and commission automation systems in a manufacturing environment. You will work with PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications to optimise plant performance and reliability.

The role involves troubleshooting, system integration, and documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capital projects from concept to handover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation or similar.
• Proven manufacturing automation experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Schneider platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission automation and control systems.
• Modify PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications to improve plant performance.
• Troubleshoot automation and process control issues in manufacturing.
• Support capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and operations to improve reliability.

Skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial networks

PLC programming

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

OPC

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing to support the design, development, maintenance, and optimisation of industrial automation systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks while contributing to operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission automation and control systems.
• Modify and optimise PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications to improve plant performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and process control issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Support capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve system reliability and uptime.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, control philosophies, and functional specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure automation systems comply with site safety and quality standards.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing, food & beverage, FMCG, pharmaceutical, packaging, or industrial processing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk)
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure, Modicon PLCs)
• Experience with SCADA and HMI development and support.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC.
• Experience with commissioning, fault finding, and system integration.
• Understanding of industrial control panels, instrumentation, drives, and field devices.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you're an Automation Engineer with a strong manufacturing background and experience across Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider platforms, we'd love to hear from you.