Automation Electrician
- Join a well-established engineering business specialising in advanced manufacturing technology and automation solutions.
- Work as an A-Grade Electrician on electrical design, panel building, and automation projects.
- Opportunity to develop skills in robotics and PLC programming.
Exciting opportunity for an A-Grade Electrician to work on advanced automation projects
Your new company
This well-established Australian engineering business specialises in advanced manufacturing technology and automated solutions. Based in Clayton, their Global Solutions division designs and delivers robotics and automation projects for customers across Australia and internationally.
Your new role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join the automation team as an A-Grade Electrician, working across electrical design, panel building, field wiring and automation projects. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills across robotics and PLC programming.
The role is primarily based in the Clayton workshop, with approximately six domestic trips per year for installation and commissioning work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building and wiring electrical control panels
- Completing field wiring for robotic cells and automation systems
- Supporting robotic setup and basic programming
- Providing PLC programming support
- Assisting with electrical design and project documentation
- Supporting the installation and commissioning of projects locally, interstate and internationally
- Working with electrical suppliers on component functionality, reliability, lead times and costs
- Providing technical support to internal teams, branches and customers
- Contributing electrical and programming input during project planning and sales concept meetings
What you'll need to succeed
- Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Electrical design and drawing skills
- Panel building and field wiring experience
- Automation or industrial electrical experience
- Robotics and PLC experience or a strong aptitude and interest in learning
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- Full Australian working rights
- Availability for occasional domestic travel
What you'll get in return
- $110,000 -$120,000 + Super
- Permanent, full-time position
- 38-hour working week with flexible start and finish times
- Around six domestic trips per year, with per year and travel expenses covered
- All tools provided on site
- Hands-on exposure to robotics, PLCs and advanced automation systems
- Opportunity to further develop your automation and programming skills
- Stable opportunity within a busy, established automation team
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, contact Kate Gravina (Kate.Gravina@hays.com.au) at Hays for a confidential discussion.
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