Industrial Automation Technologist

Ayva Packaging Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayva Packaging Pty in Sydney seeks an experienced Industrial Automation Technologist to support PLC-driven automation, robotics and injection moulding machinery in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on fault finding, preventative maintenance, die setting and continuous improvement to maximise OEE, safety and product quality.

You will work closely with production, maintenance and quality teams to minimise downtime and support reliable 24/7 operations, exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering required.
• 3–4 years hands-on industrial automation experience.
• Fluent in PLC development with structured text and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Integrate industrial robots into handling, inspection and packaging duty and verify safety interlocks before production.
• Run root cause analysis on faults, troubleshoot and maintain automation equipment in 24/7 environment.
• Service, repair and set up injection moulding machines, robotics, IML systems and auxiliaries.
• Fault find and replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, upgrades and calibrations.
• Complete major overhauls and support complex processing and die setting issues.
• Install, modify and repair machinery with or without technical schematics.
• Die changes, start ups and shutdowns; optimise robotics and process parameters.
• Troubleshoot production faults in IML and high-speed packaging; improve control systems.
• Maintain cycle times and ensure quality standards.
• Support operators for safe operation.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Robot integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Role We are seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Technologist to support PLC driven automation, robotics and injection moulding machinery in a high volume manufacturing environment. This hands on role focuses on fault finding, preventative maintenance, die setting and continuous improvement to maximise OEE, safety and product quality.

You will work closely with production, maintenance and quality teams to minimise downtime and support reliable 24/7 operations. This is a full time Sydney based role offering exposure to modern automation technology, stable employment and opportunities to contribute to system improvements and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities Automation & Technical Maintenance

• Integrate industrial robots into handling, inspection and packaging duty and verify the safety interlocks before anything runs
• Run root cause analysis on recurring and new faults, troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation equipment in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Service, repair and set up injection moulding machines, robotics, IML systems and auxiliaries
• Fault find and replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, upgrades and calibrations
• Complete major overhauls and support complex processing and die setting issues
• Install, modify and repair machinery with or without technical schematics

Production & Die Setting

• Perform die changes, insert and colour changes, machine start ups and shutdowns
• Set, adjust and optimise robotics, machine software and process parameters
• Troubleshoot production faults, including IML and high speed packaging issues; optimise control systems and delivering automation improvements
• Maintain cycle times and ensure products meet quality and specification standards
• Support production operators to ensure safe and efficient machine operation

Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement automation improvements and new processes
• Support continuous improvement through automation design, build, programming and optimisation
• Analyse root causes of downtime, defects and waste and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of downtime, rejects, NCRs and maintenance activity
• Recommend improvements to equipment performance, productivity and product quality

Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with QA to ensure equipment meets product, regulatory and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with site quality systems, HACCP and food safety standards
• Verify new or modified automation systems prior to production handover

Safety & Housekeeping

• Carry out all work in line with WHS legislation, site procedures and permits
• Identify, report and rectify hazards and near misses
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas and equipment

Communication & Team Support

• Communicate and elevate technical issues across shifts to ensure operational continuity
• Supervise and support third party service technicians as required
• Assist with training and upskilling of production and maintenance teams
• Participate in toolbox talks, shift handovers and CI forums

About You

• A bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years hands-on industrial automation experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• PLC development with genuine fluency in structured text and ladder logic
• Experience in robot integration in handling, inspection or packaging duty