Site Automation Lead: PLC, SCADA & Robotics Expert

Colgate-Palmolive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Villawood in New South Wales seeks a Site Automation Lead to manage site-wide automation, including PLCs, HMIs, plant networks, AGVs and robotics. You will oversee software changes, audits and drive capital projects with a mechanical or packaging focus.

You will mentor trades, coordinate with CP Global teams on standard concepts, ensure electrical safety on site and support maintenance, continuous improvement and project delivery across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Mechatronics OR Senior Electrician with PLC experience.
• 5-10 years in project management / mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in industrial control systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs, networks (Devicenet, Ethernet-IP, Modbus), HMIs, VSDs, servos, instrumentation.
• Competent in PLC programming languages (ladder logic, structured text, function block).
• Experience with FMCG packaging equipment and plant processes.
• 5-10 years in design, manufacture and installation of packaging machinery.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site automation upgrades and audits.
• Manage, program and troubleshoot automation systems.
• Lead electrical safety on site and safeguard machinery.
• Collaborate with Global teams on standard automation concepts.
• Implement automation changes for plant systems projects.
• Support electrical distribution and infrastructure.

Skills

PLC systems

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Project management

Electrical safety

Robotics exposure

SCADA/OPERA

Packaging machinery

Ladder logic

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics)

Tools

OPERA SCADA

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Villawood in New South Wales seeks a Site Automation Lead to manage site-wide automation, including PLCs, HMIs, plant networks, AGVs and robotics. You will oversee software changes, audits and drive capital projects with a mechanical or packaging focus.

You will mentor trades, coordinate with CP Global teams on standard concepts, ensure electrical safety on site and support maintenance, continuous improvement and project delivery across production lines.