Automation Lead — Manufacturing Reliability (Car Allowance)

Michael Page

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme with a strong pay‑
Car allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a site Automation Leader in a highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for the ongoing performance, reliability and development of automation systems across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and robotics, delivering hands-on engineering support to production teams.

You will lead automation projects from concept through to implementation, troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement, safety and productivity across the site.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualifications in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs.
  • Expertise across industrial control systems in FMCG manufacturing.
  • Experience with industrial communication networks.
  • Proven experience delivering automation projects in manufacturing.
  • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Hands-on approach to engineering and operational support.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee performance and development of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networks, robotics).
  • Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
  • Provide hands-on engineering and operational support to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
Industrial control systems
Industrial networks
Automation projects
Troubleshooting
Stakeholder communication
Hands-on engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a site Automation Leader in a highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for the ongoing performance, reliability and development of automation systems across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and robotics, delivering hands-on engineering support to production teams.

You will lead automation projects from concept through to implementation, troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement, safety and productivity across the site.

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