At a Glance
- Tasks: Optimise performance of advanced automated distribution systems and lead improvement initiatives.
- Company: Join Toyota Automated Logistics, a leader in warehouse automation and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, technical training, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are core values; support available during the application process.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a cutting-edge environment with global engineering expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in automated environments required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Toyota Automated Logistics – Moorebank NSW
As a Senior Process Engineer based at our MoRDC facility in Western Sydney, you will play a pivotal role in optimising the performance of one of Australia's most technologically advanced automated distribution centres. Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and customer teams, you will identify and deliver high-impact improvement initiatives that enhance system reliability, throughput, efficiency, and operational stability.
As the site expert for the Adapto automation system, you will lead performance optimisation across cutting-edge shuttle technology, software controls, material flow systems, and site-wide automation infrastructure. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence site strategy, partner with global engineering specialists, and help drive the future performance of a world-class automated operation.
Your Impact
- Build deep technical expertise in the Adapto system, including its equipment, controls, software interactions, and operational performance.
- Analyse operational data and system performance to identify opportunities that improve throughput, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives from problem identification through to implementation, verification, and sustainment.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to eliminate recurring losses and optimise site performance.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of improvement opportunities aligned to operational priorities and long-term site objectives.
- Provide technical leadership during complex investigations and support structured root cause analysis activities.
- Coach and mentor site teams in problem-solving methodologies, data analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
- Optimising automated material flow and system performance.
- Analysing automation controls and software interactions.
- Working with global engineering teams.
- Identifying system bottlenecks across ASRS, conveyors and controls platforms.
- Supporting site automation enhancements and upgrades.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
- Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience within automated warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, industrial automation, or other highly automated operational environments.
- Strong technical understanding of automated material handling systems, controls, software interfaces, and system integration.
- Proven track record delivering sustainable performance improvements through structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and operational performance reporting platforms.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical, operational, customer, and senior leadership stakeholders.
Highly Regarded
- Experience with Adapto or similar automated storage and retrieval systems.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience facilitating root cause analysis, workshops, and operational improvement programs.
- Exposure to Toyota Production System principles or operational excellence frameworks.
What You Can Look Forward To
- Competitive salary package with a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics.
- The opportunity to work in a highly visible role supporting one of Toyota Automated Logistics' most strategic and technologically advanced operations.
- Career development pathways into leadership, operational excellence, engineering, and global project roles.
- Exposure to global engineering expertise and best-practice continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ongoing professional development, technical training, and mentorship opportunities.
- A collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused culture backed by the strength of Toyota Industries Corporation.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.
Senior Automation Process Engineer in Sydney employer: Toyota Automated Logistics
Join Toyota Automated Logistics in Kewdale, Perth, where you will be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions. As a Senior Service Technician, you'll enjoy a competitive remuneration package, ongoing technical training, and the opportunity to work at one of Australia's most advanced automated distribution centres, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, this role offers you the autonomy to make impactful decisions in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Toyota Automated Logistics Recruitment Team
