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Senior Automation Engineer

New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage site-wide automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, networks, AGVs, robots) for FMCG production, leading troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and capital expenditure projects.

Role type

Senior Automation Engineer (Industrial/Manufacturing)

Builds

Production lines, packaging machinery, and plant automation infrastructure for FMCG products

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming (Allen Bradley, ladder logic, structured text), industrial networking (Devicenet, Ethernet-IP, Modbus), HMI design, VSD/Servo control, industrial instrumentation, project management, mechanical design for packaging equipment, SCADA/MES systems knowledge

Preferred skills

AGV and robotics management, hazardous area inspection, WW SCADA experience

Technologies

Allen Bradley PLCs, Devicenet, Ethernet-IP, Modbus, SCADA, MES, OPERA

Responsibilities

Manage regular upgrades and auditing of site hardware/software, lead electrical safety and safeguarding, troubleshoot breakdowns and organize external repairs, implement capital expenditure projects involving mechanical design and sourcing, support continuous improvement initiatives, design equipment that is safe, maintainable, and cost-effective, prepare new PLC/SCADA recipes for new products

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership

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