About the business
This is a well-established, Australian-owned engineering business with a long history of supplying advanced manufacturing technology. Its automation division designs and delivers robotic and automation solutions for manufacturers in Australia and overseas.
The role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll be the electrical and programming specialist in the projects team, taking automation systems from the workshop to the customer’s site.
What you’ll do
- Build and wire electrical control panels and do the field wiring for robot cells and automation systems
- Set up robots and program robots and PLCs
- Support the electrical design and documentation for projects
- Install and commission systems on site, locally and occasionally overseas
- Work with suppliers on components, lead times and cost
- Give electrical and programming input in sales concept and project timing meetings
- Provide technical support to branches, sales and customers
Automation Electrician – Robotics & PLC
Clayton, VIC | Permanent, full-time | $110,000 – $120,000 base + super
About the business
This is a well-established, Australian-owned engineering business with a long history of supplying advanced manufacturing technology. Its automation division designs and delivers robotic and automation solutions for manufacturers in Australia and overseas.
The role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll be the electrical and programming specialist in the projects team, taking automation systems from the workshop to the customer’s site.
What you’ll do
- Build and wire electrical control panels and do the field wiring for robot cells and automation systems
- Set up robots and program robots and PLCs
- Support the electrical design and documentation for projects
- Install and commission systems on site, locally and occasionally overseas
- Work with suppliers on components, lead times and cost
- Give electrical and programming input in sales concept and project timing meetings
- Provide technical support to branches, sales and customers
About you
- A-grade electrical licence (essential)
- PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron or similar)
- Exposure to robot setup and programming (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa or similar)
- Experience in automation, machine building or industrial controls
- Familiarity with Australian machinery safety standards
- Able to work independently and happy to travel interstate and internationally
Why apply
- $110k–$120k base + super
- Hands-on work with robotics and the latest automation technology
- Variety: workshop, programming, site installs and travel
- Training and growth in robot and PLC programming
- A stable, established business with a tight-knit projects team
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