Technician / Senior Technician - Automation

Infineon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transport for shifts

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

MSA (Medical Spending Account)

WIC (Work Injury Compensation)

Job summary

Infineon Australia is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain reliable plant automation in a high-volume manufac­turing setting. You will troubleshoot automated equipment, perform preventive maintenance and assist engineers on improvements.

The role requires a Diploma in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Eng, 3–5 years' automation experience, and willingness to work 12-hour Day/Night shifts. 24-month commitment with potential renewal is listed.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Min 3–5 years of experience with automation equipment.
• Team player who can work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willing to learn and pick up new skills quickly.
• Willing to work 12-hour permanent Day/Night shifts.
• NITEC / Higher NITEC welcome with 5+ years' experience.
• Commitment: 24 months contract (renewal potential).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, recover and resolve plant automation equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot basic computer hardware/software issues independently.
• Perform system and server recovery on automation/manufacturing systems.
• Impart basic operation and troubleshooting to operators.
• Perform automation equipment critical checks and restoration.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Support engineers on continuous improvement programs.
• Assist engineers on spare part management.

Skills

Team player

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willing to learn

12-hour shift readiness

Education

Diploma in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electrical Eng

Job description

Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of advanced plant automation systems within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting and recovering automated equipment and manufacturing systems, performing preventive maintenance, supporting system and server recovery activities, and ensuring minimal production downtime.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Troubleshoot, recovery and resolve equipment breakdown on plant automation equipment e.g. Autonomous Mobile Robot, Automated Strapping and Unstrapping Equipment, Automated Materials Handling System, Overhead Transportation System, Automated Storage & Retrieval System, Automated Packing Equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic computer hardware and software issues independently / with software engineer assistance
• Perform system & server recovery on automation / manufacturing systems - e.g. storage system, transportation system
• Impart basic operation and troubleshooting skills to operators
• Perform automation equipment critical checks and restoration
• Perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment
• Support engineers on equipment continuous improvement programs
• Assist engineers on spare part management

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Diploma in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Min. 3-5 years relevant experiences with automation equipment
• Must be a team player and able to work independently
• Good interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Willing to learn and able to pick up skills quickly
• Willing to work on 12hrs permanent Day/Night shift
• NITEC / Higher NITEC holder is also welcome if have min 5 years' experience with automation equipment
• Commit 24 months contract (with potential renewal).

Other details:

• Working hours: (7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am) - 12 hours shift. During probation period: Office hours (8.00am to 5.30pm) or as directed by a supervisor to change to 12 hour shifts.
• OT Compensation: Off Day (1.5x), Rest Day (1 day's pay - worked half day or less / 2 days pay - worked more than half day); on a Public Holiday: Work Day (1.5x), Off Day (1.5x & 1 days pay in lieu of PH), Rest Day (1 days pay - worked half day or less; and 1 days pay in lieu of PH / 2 days pay - worked more than half day; and 1 days pay in lieu of PH)
• Annual leave: 1st year (10 days), 2nd - 5th year (12 days), 6th - 9th year (14 days), 10th - 14th year (16 days), 15th year & above (17 days)
• Wellbeing Leave: 1 day per calendar year
• Non-hospitalisation Leave: 14 working days per calendar year
• Hospitalization leave: 60 working days (inclusive of 14 working days of non-hospitalisation leave) per calendar year
• All shift employees shall be provided with Companys hired transportation. Employees are required to wait for the Companys bus at designated pickup points determined by the Company.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Medical Spending Account (MSA), Work Injury Compensation Insurance (WIC)

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