Electrical Technician - PLC & Automation Expert

Opella; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking an Electrical Technician in Brisbane, Australia. You will respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and support PLC/HMI and robotics within a GMP-minded manufacturing facility. The role demands a Queensland Electrical licence, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read schematics.

Day and afternoon shifts available; 40 hours per week. Join a global self-care challenger, contributing to safe operations, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing with

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical licence required.
• Trade experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding on PLCs, VSDs, sensors and control circuits.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and follow procedures.
• Willingness to work day and afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and fault-find electrical, control and automation issues.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance through the CMMS.
• Diagnose, maintain and modify PLC, HMI and drive systems (Siemens S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, Red Lion).
• Support robotic packing cells, vision inspection systems and label printers.
• Complete all work orders, GMP documentation and change records accurately.
• Work safely under isolation, permit-to-work and electrical safety procedures.
• Support projects, shutdowns and equipment upgrades, including contractor coordination.
• Actively identify and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Share knowledge with and support apprentices on the team.

Skills

Queensland Electrical licence

Trade experience in manufacturing

Fault-finding on PLCs, VSDs, sensors

Read electrical schematics

Willingness to work day and afternoon

Tools

Siemens S7-1200/1500

TIA Portal

Red Lion

Job description

Opella is seeking an Electrical Technician in Brisbane, Australia. You will respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and support PLC/HMI and robotics within a GMP-minded manufacturing facility. The role demands a Queensland Electrical licence, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read schematics.

Day and afternoon shifts available; 40 hours per week. Join a global self-care challenger, contributing to safe operations, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing with