Automation Technician

Spectrum Automation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Laptop

Ongoing training

Job summary

Spectrum Automation, a Brisbane-based leader in intelligent automation and industrial electrical solutions, is seeking a hands-on Automation Technician. You will fault-find, commission systems, and support a range of industrial projects alongside capable engineers and technicians.

You’ll work across installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimisation of automation and control systems, travelling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automation and electrical maintenance in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and maintain automation and control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify complex automation faults in live environments.
• Assist commissioning of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and drives.
• Support shutdowns, upgrades and optimisation projects.
• Travel to client sites across Brisbane and surrounding regions as required.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Schematics interpretation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

Job description

Spectrum Automation has built a strong reputation delivering intelligent automation, control, and industrial electrical solutions across Australia. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with leading manufacturers and industrial operators to improve reliability, productivity, and performance through smart engineering and innovative automation systems.

Now, we’re bringing that expertise to Brisbane, and we’re looking for high-performing Automation Technicians who want more than just another maintenance role.

If you thrive on solving complex faults, commissioning systems, working on cutting-edge industrial projects, and being surrounded by capable people who genuinely know their craft, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Opportunity

This role is ideal for a hands-on Automation Technician who loves fault finding, problem solving, and making systems run better than they did yesterday.

You’ll work across a variety of industrial environments supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation, and commissioning of automation and control systems. From breakdown response through to project delivery and system upgrades, no two days will look the same.

Most importantly, you’ll be joining at the beginning of our Brisbane growth journey, giving you the chance to become a key part of building the local team, culture, and long-term success of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining industrial automation and control systems
• Diagnosing and rectifying complex automation and electrical faults across live industrial environments
• Assisting with commissioning PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, VSDs, and control systems
• Supporting shutdowns, upgrades, breakdown response, and optimisation projects
• Integrating sensors, drives, instrumentation, and automation devices
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and automation drawings
• Performing preventative maintenance and reliability improvement works
• Collaborating closely with engineers, electricians, and project delivery teams
• Maintaining high-quality technical documentation and reporting
• Travelling to client sites across Brisbane and surrounding regions as required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for technicians who genuinely take pride in their craft.

The kind of people who can walk into a plant, identify issues others miss, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems properly, not just temporarily.

To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

• QLD Electrical Licence (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial automation or electrical maintenance
• Strong PLC fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider systems highly regarded
• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret electrical and automation schematics confidently
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Motivation to help build and grow a high-performing Brisbane team

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to become a foundational Brisbane team member
• Exciting industrial automation projects across multiple industries
• Work with highly capable engineers and technicians
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Strong team culture with a focus on collaboration and support
• Competitivesalarypackage-fullymaintainedcompanyvehicle,phone,laptop
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and technical development
• Diverse, challenging, and rewarding work environments
• National project exposure and long-term career stability

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Automation Technician who thrives on fault finding, solving problems, and delivering quality work, and you want to be part of building something exciting in Brisbane, we’d love to hear from you.