Industrial Automation Engineer in Sydney

Industrial Automation Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 61650 - 75350 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support automation and control systems for innovative STEM manufacturing operations.
  • Company: Join a cutting-edge engineering firm transitioning to commercial Silicon manufacturing.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, incentives, and exposure to advanced technologies.
  • Other info: Collaborative team environment with strong career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in automation and process optimisation projects.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Mechatronics, Biomedical, or Electronic Engineering with coding skills.

The predicted salary is between 61650 - 75350 $ per year.

  • Support automation, control systems for STEM industrial operations
  • Develop PLC and C# software for process optimisation
  • Support scale-up from commissioning to production

Industrial Automation Engineer role focused on automation, software development and process optimisation to support commercial-scale STEM manufacturing ops.

About the company/role

  • Opportunity to join an innovative engineering and technology environment transitioning from R&D to commercial Silicon manufacturing.
  • The Industrial Automation Engineer will support the design, programming, commissioning and optimisation of industrial control systems.
  • Working closely with the Operational Technology Engineer, this role provides the interface between physical equipment and digital control systems.
  • Key focus on improving process safety, efficiency, stability and repeatability while minimising manual intervention.
  • Permanent Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of PLC software for industrial and research systems.
  • Contribute to the development and support of custom . NET/C# applications.
  • Assist with specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of control equipment.
  • Assist with implementation and support process automation.
  • Develop and maintain process monitoring tools, historian databases and dashboards.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement, process optimisation and production scale-up activities.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety and operational requirements.
  • Due to government restrictions, Australian citizenship and ability to gain NV1 security clearance is essential

Skills/experience

  • Degree-qualified Engineer in Mechatronics, Biomedical, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Several years of post-graduate industry experience within engineering, automation or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong coding and software development capability is essential.
  • Experience with PLC programming and industrial process automation.
  • Experience with C#, WPF and Git.
  • Knowledge of any of the following; SCADA, HMI, Linux, Docker, Influx DB, Grafana or industrial communications protocols would be advantageous.
  • Experience within STEM industries such as medical devices, advanced manufacturing or industrial technology environments highly regarded.
  • Strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively while also operating autonomously.

Culture/Benefits

  • Competitive salary package + incentives
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in commissioning and commercialisation projects.
  • Collaborative technical team environment with strong career development potential.
  • Lucas Heights location
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Industrial Automation Engineer in Sydney employer: Evolve Scientific

Join a leading pharmaceutical company in the Southeast suburbs of Melbourne, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and compliance. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that promotes continuous improvement, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of full-time hours, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Contact Details:

Evolve Scientific Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Industrial Automation Engineer in Sydney

PLC Programming
C# Development
Process Optimisation
Automation Systems Design
Control Systems Commissioning
Technical Documentation
Cybersecurity Compliance