Senior Automation Engineer

Agrifutures; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifutures is searching for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer in Melbourne. This hands-on role involves delivering process automation solutions across manufacturing environments, with a focus on PLC and SCADA system design and development.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of industrial automation experience and be comfortable with client-facing projects. Responsibilities include end-to-end project delivery, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in industrial/process automation.
• Proven track record in end-to-end project delivery.
• Experience within FMCG, food & beverage, or similar manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and SCADA systems.
• Deliver end-to-end project work including testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems knowledge

Industrial automation experience

Basic SQL knowledge

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC

FactoryTalk

Ignition

AVEVA

Citect

Job description

About the Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to step into a hands‑on, client‑facing role delivering process automation solutions across manufacturing environments. You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle – from development through to commissioning – with the autonomy to run your own workstreams and contribute to project success on‑site. Projects are varied in size and complexity, ranging from short continuous improvement upgrades through to larger commissioning phases requiring extended site presence. Location: South east Melbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and SCADA systems within FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Deliver end‑to‑end project work including testing, commissioning and optimisation.
• Work across multiple technologies and automation platforms.
• Attend client sites for commissioning (typically 1 week to 1 month depending on project size).
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders during project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and smaller upgrade projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3-5 years’ experience in industrial/process automation.
• Strong PLC experience – Rockwell/Allen Bradley essential.
• Exposure to SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, AVEVA or Citect.
• Proven track record in end‑to‑end project delivery.
• Experience within FMCG, food & beverage or similar manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of batch control and MES systems (S88/S95 highly regarded).
• Basic database/SQL knowledge.
• Comfortable working on‑site and travelling when required.