Automation and Control Engineer/Production Engineer
Cool Group of Companies (AUS) Pty Ltd – Morwell VIC
Automation and Control Engineer - Manufacturing
We are a rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturing company specializing in high‐quality bottled water production. To support our facility upgrade, including a high‐speed automated bottling and packaging line, we require an Automation and Control Engineer to manage the process and control systems.
We are seeking a dedicated and hands‐on Automation and Control/Production Engineer to join our team. You will be the crucial technical bridge between our external equipment suppliers and our internal operations team, playing a pivotal role in the installation, commissioning, and long‐term continuous optimization of our automated plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Commissioning & Integration: Act as the primary technical liaison with external machinery vendors during the installation phase. Coordinate technical requirements, participate in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and ensure all control interfaces handshake correctly.
- System Configuration & SCADA Management: Monitor, configure, and maintain the plant's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and HMI terminals to ensure real-time data visibility across the entire bottling line.
- Process Optimization: Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks. Fine‐tune PLC parameters, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), and pneumatic actuators to maximize filling accuracy and overall line efficiency (OEE).
- Predictive Maintenance: Develop data‐driven preventive maintenance schedules based on system alarm logs and sensor data. Guide the mechanical maintenance team in targeted troubleshooting to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Technical Documentation: Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), electrical schematic records, and fault‐finding guides for the production team.
About You
- Tertiary Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Control Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in an industrial automation, FMCG, or packaging machinery environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of PLC logic, HMI configuration, and SCADA system architecture.
- Hands‐on Capability: Proven ability to execute on‐site subsystem debugging, interface testing, and complex root‐cause analysis.
- Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues to both external vendors and non‐technical floor staff.
What We Offer
- Base salary of $82,000-$90,000 + Superannuation.
- The unique opportunity to take ownership of a brand‐new production line from day one.
- A stable, long‐term career path within a growing local manufacturing business.
Eligibility
Candidates must have current full‐time working rights in Australia.
Contact Details:
Cool Group of Companies (AUS) Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
