At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise control systems in a high-tech food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Simplot, a leader in sustainable food production with iconic Aussie brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, health insurance discounts, career development, and more.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong commitment to safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on automation and innovation in food processing.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in engineering or relevant trade experience required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Location: Quoiba, TAS, AU, 7310
Company: Simplot
In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Culture and Benefits
- Annual incentive (bonus) programme
- Discounted health insurance options
- Income protection insurance
- Novated car leasing agreements
- Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Career development opportunities within a global food and agriculture business
About Our Role
Simplot are seeking applications for the position of Control Systems Programmer to join our Engineering team based at our Devonport vegetable processing facility in North West Tasmania. Reporting to the Control Systems Engineer, this role offers the opportunity to work within a highly automated manufacturing environment, supporting, maintaining and enhancing the site's automation and control systems.
What You Will Do
- Develop, maintain and optimise PLC, SCADA and HMI systems across the site
- Diagnose and resolve control system faults to minimise downtime and improve plant performance
- Support the implementation and commissioning of automation and control system projects
- Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities through automation and process optimisation
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency
- Maintain control system documentation, backups and change management processes
- Provide technical support and guidance to site personnel on automation and control systems
- Participate in capital projects and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with site and corporate standards
- Support safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business
About You
- 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems Engineering or Certificate IV trade qualifications with extensive automation and programming experience
- Demonstrated experience in industrial automation, process control or control systems programming
- Experience with PLC and SCADA platforms, VSDs, Servos, ideally Allen Bradley/Rockwell systems, and Robots (ABB)
- Proficient with Ignition SCADA Vision and Perspective platforms using High-performance HMIs
- Programming ability in Python and SQL
- Competent Electrical CAD skills
- Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation
- Experience within food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment will be highly regarded
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, 30th OCTOBER 2026 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Control Systems Programmer employer: Simplot
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