Automation & Process Control Engineer — Food Manufacturing

MIDFIELD MEAT INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD.; Wattle Range Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Union Dairy Company in Penola, SA is seeking an Automation and Technology Engineer to maintain and optimise electrical, automation and process control systems. This role involves supporting maintenance and production teams, implementing improvements and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will contribute to projects, upgrade automation systems, and help drive continuous improvement in a modern dairy processing facility. The position is based on-site in South Australia.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

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

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Process control

Communication

Job description

The Union Dairy Company in Penola, SA is seeking an Automation and Technology Engineer to maintain and optimise electrical, automation and process control systems. This role involves supporting maintenance and production teams, implementing improvements and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will contribute to projects, upgrade automation systems, and help drive continuous improvement in a modern dairy processing facility. The position is based on-site in South Australia.