Site Automation Lead

Michael Page

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme with a strong pay‑

Car allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a site Automation Leader in a highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for the ongoing performance, reliability and development of automation systems across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and robotics, delivering hands-on engineering support to production teams.

You will lead automation projects from concept through to implementation, troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement, safety and productivity across the site.

Qualifications

Degree qualifications in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs.
Expertise across industrial control systems in FMCG manufacturing.
Experience with industrial communication networks.
Proven experience delivering automation projects in manufacturing.
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Hands-on approach to engineering and operational support.

Responsibilities

Oversee performance and development of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networks, robotics).
Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
Provide hands-on engineering and operational support to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs

Industrial control systems

Industrial networks

Automation projects

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead Automation. Drive Reliability. Shape the Future of Manufacturing
Balance technical problem-solving, automation leadership and plant support

Lead Automation. Drive Reliability. Shape the Future of Manufacturing
Balance technical problem-solving, automation leadership and plant support

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturer with a reputation for producing trusted consumer products enjoyed by millions of households worldwide. Operating within a highly automated and technically advanced manufacturing environment, the business continues to invest heavily in innovation, automation, continuous improvement and sustainability. With a strong people-first culture, the organisation empowers its employees to effectively challenge the status quo, drive operational excellence and contribute to meaningful improvements across safety, quality and productivity.

Job Description

As the site's automation leader, you will be responsible for the ongoing performance, reliability and development of automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, robotics and automated equipment. You will play a key role in troubleshooting complex issues, delivering continuous improvement initiatives, supporting plant upgrades and leading automation projects from concept through to implementation. This is not a desk-based project engineering role. Success in this position requires a hands-on approach and a genuine passion for supporting manufacturing operations.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Degree qualifications in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs
Expertise across industrial control systems in an FMCG manufacturing environment
Experience with industrial communication networks
Proven experience delivering automation and projects within a manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and operational support

What's On Offer