Industrial Electrical Technician - Plant Automation

Picnic Dairy Foods Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Picnic Foods is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support electrical systems and manufacturing equipment in our Melbourne dairy facility. The role focuses on ensuring electrical equipment operates accurately and reliably, with responsibilities spanning testing, diagnostics, installation, maintenance, and fault-finding across production lines.

Candidate should have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent and 3+ years of industrial electrical experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• At least 3 years experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Licensing/registration may be required depending on tasks (e.g., A-Grade licence).

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical tests, diagnostics and inspections on machinery, control panels and motors.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and components.
• Assist engineers in designing modifications to plant equipment.
• Perform fault-finding and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions on production lines.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for compliance and maintenance logs.
• Ensure electrical work meets regulatory standards (AS/NZS 3000, Energy Safe Victoria).
• Assist in commissioning new electrical systems including PLC-controlled equipment and automation upgrades.
• Monitor energy loads and system reliability; propose improvements.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA and engineering to reduce downtime.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Industrial automation

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

3+ years experience with industrial electrical systems

Job description

Picnic Foods is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support electrical systems and manufacturing equipment in our Melbourne dairy facility. The role focuses on ensuring electrical equipment operates accurately and reliably, with responsibilities spanning testing, diagnostics, installation, maintenance, and fault-finding across production lines.

Candidate should have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent and 3+ years of industrial electrical experience.