Automation Technician For Gcs

Mygration Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast is seeking an Automation Technician to bridge traditional craftsmanship with a new robotic and CNC infrastructure. You will oversee peak machine uptime, optimize cycle times, and integrate real-time diagnostics to drive precision and production volume.

Based in Helensvale, the role focuses on system integration, programming PLC and HMI, and maintaining high-end CNC machinery from brands like Homag, Biesse, and SCM, as well as robotics from KUKA, ABB, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Automation.
• Experience maintaining CNC machinery and robotic systems.
• Proficient PLC programming and HMI design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLC and HMI systems for robotic manufacturing.
• Maintain CNC woodworking machinery and automated handling systems.
• Implement diagnostic schedules to minimize downtime.
• Lead integration of new sensors, conveyors, and safety systems.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Automation

Analytical mindset

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley

HMI design

EtherCAT

Profinet

Job description

Location: Helensvale, QLD, 4212
Work Type: Full-Time
Job Title: Automation Technician
Wages: $79,500- $85,000 (in line with experience)
Sector: Operations & Production Technology
The Opportunity Our client is a leading name in high-end joinery and construction solutions, currently undergoing a significant technological expansion. As they scale their operations to meet a growing portfolio of large-scale projects, they are seeking a forward-thinking Automation Technician to act as the bridge between traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge manufacturing.
This is a strategic role designed to maximize the efficiency of a brand-new robotic and CNC infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring peak machine uptime, optimizing cycle times, and integrating real-time data diagnostics to drive precision and production volume.

Key Responsibilities

• System Integration & Programming: Develop and optimize PLC and HMI systems to streamline workflows from design to execution. You will play a key role in robotic orchestration, calibrating assembly arms for high-precision tasks like finishing and sorting.
• Technical Diagnostics & Maintenance: Act as the primary responder for complex faults across CNC woodworking machinery (cutting, drilling, edge-banding) and automated material handling systems.
• Predictive Strategy: Implement diagnostic schedules for pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components to mitigate downtime.
• Operational Optimization: Use production line data to identify bottlenecks and adjust machine parameters to increase throughput.
• Growth & Commissioning: Lead the installation and commissioning of new sensors, conveyors, and safety systems as the facility continues its digital transformation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Automation.
• Industry Expertise: Minimum of 1 years' experience maintaining high-end CNC machinery (e.g., Homag, Biesse, SCM) and robotic systems (e.g., KUKA, ABB, FANUC).
• Programming Skills: Proven proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, or similar) and HMI design.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pneumatic systems, servo-drives, and industrial networking (EtherCAT, Profinet).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.

Why Apply?

This is a rare chance to work within a facility that is truly embracing the "digital thread" of manufacturing. You will be at the forefront of industrial automation on the Gold Coast, working with a team that values surgical precision and technological innovation.