Automation Engineer – PLC, HMI & SCADA (FMCG)

Elite Staffing Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Elite Staffing Solutions Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Melbourne-based team on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on hands-on PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and commissioning across FMCG manufacturing sites in Melbourne’s South-East, with occasional travel to the North-West.

You will work on PLC upgrades, control panel design, and electrical design using AutoCAD, while ensuring safety, quality, and client requirements.

Qualifications

  • Experience in PLC programming across multiple brands.
  • Proficient in HMI programming and design.
  • Experience with industrial networks and systems integration.
  • A‑Grade Electrical Licence and willingness to obtain police check.

Responsibilities

  • PLC programming, upgrades and troubleshooting.
  • HMI/SCADA programming and configuration.
  • Control panel design and electrical design using AutoCAD.
  • Systems integration and commissioning.
  • Client-site technical support and project documentation.
  • Adhere to safety and quality requirements.

Skills

PLC programming
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Siemens PLCs
Omron PLCs
HMI programming
AutoCAD electrical
Industrial networks
Systems integration
Electrical design
Fault finding
Troubleshooting
Safety awareness
Communication skills
Teamwork
FMCG experience
Ignition SCADA

Education

A‑Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

Ignition SCADA
AutoCAD

Job description

Elite Staffing Solutions Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Melbourne-based team on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on hands-on PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and commissioning across FMCG manufacturing sites in Melbourne’s South-East, with occasional travel to the North-West.

You will work on PLC upgrades, control panel design, and electrical design using AutoCAD, while ensuring safety, quality, and client requirements.

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