National Automation & Electrical Engineer

Goodman Fielder; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder is seeking a National Automation & Electrical Engineer to lead the automation strategy across multiple manufacturing sites in Australia. You will drive innovation, modernization and operational performance by leveraging automation, process control and digital technologies.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and executive leaders to identify strategic improvements, set governance, and build future capability through data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in automation, controls or electrical engineering within manufacturing.
• Proven success leading complex automation projects and transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop compelling business cases.
• Expertise in PLCs, SCADA, process control and industrial automation systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across multiple sites and functions.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and shaping the future of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a national automation and electrical strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Drive network-wide automation, control systems and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead major capital projects that enhance performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Establish automation standards, governance and best practice across sites.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering and senior leaders to identify and deliver strategic improvement opportunities.
• Build future capability through technology, data-driven decision making and industry-leading automation solutions.

Skills

Automation

Controls engineering

Electrical engineering

PLC/SCADA

Stakeholder management

Digital manufacturing

Job description

National Automation & Electrical Engineer

At Goodman Fielder, we're investing in automation, digital technology and manufacturing excellence to create a smarter, more connected production network.

As our National Automation & Electrical Engineer , you'll lead the automation strategy across multiple manufacturing sites, driving innovation, modernisation and operational performance. This is a rare opportunity to influence how a major food manufacturer leverages automation, process control and emerging technologies to improve reliability, productivity and future capability.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver a national automation and electrical strategy aligned to business priorities.


• Drive network-wide automation, control systems and digital manufacturing initiatives.


• Lead major capital projects that enhance performance, reliability and efficiency.


• Establish automation standards, governance and best practice across sites.


• Partner with Operations, Engineering and senior leaders to identify and deliver strategic improvement opportunities.


• Build future capability through technology, data-driven decision making and industry-leading automation solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience in automation, controls or electrical engineering within manufacturing.


• Proven success leading complex automation projects and transformation initiatives.


• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop compelling business cases.


• Expertise in PLCs, SCADA, process control and industrial automation systems.


• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across multiple sites and functions.


• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and shaping the future of manufacturing.

About Goodman Fielder

Goodman Fielder is one of Australasia's largest and most respected food manufacturers, supplying some of the region's most recognised brands to customers and consumers every day. As we continue our transformation journey, we're investing in advanced manufacturing, automation and digital technologies to enhance performance, strengthen capability and unlock future growth.

Joining Goodman Fielder means becoming part of a business that values innovation, continuous improvement and bold thinking. It's an opportunity to influence large-scale change, work alongside experienced leaders and help shape the future of manufacturing across a complex national network.

Why Goodman Fielder?

• Lead a national automation agenda with genuine strategic influence.


• Drive large-scale transformation and technology investment.


• Partner with senior leaders to shape the future of manufacturing capability.


• Join a business committed to innovation, growth and operational excellence.

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead a manufacturing transformation agenda and make a lasting impact across a national network, we'd love to hear from you.