Overview Join a market-leading FMCG company that offers an amazing work environment and an opportunity to grow in a dynamic industry. Our client is known for its innovative products and customer-centric approach, making them a standout in the marketplace. They offer a competitive salary package, ensuring your skills and experience are valued and rewarded. What We Offer: Competitive salary, aligned with market standards A supportive and collaborative work culture Opportunities for growth and development within the company Exposure to cutting-edge industry practices and innovative projects The primary focus of this role is the responsibility to manage site-wide Automation which includes PLC's, HMI's, plant level networks, AGV's and Robots. Responsibility includes managing software and design modifications of site automation systems. Another primary responsibility of this role is to support and implement capital expenditure projects, particularly those with a mechanical or packaging machinery focus. Projects may involve sourcing systems from external suppliers and may also involve detailed mechanical design, drafting and purchasing for in-house projects. This client is a market leading FMCG company working within a amazing work environment offering a competitive salary within the market Main Responsibilities Lead the Villawood site's automation by means of managing regular upgrades, regular auditing of site hardware and software, project management, and mentoring team members including trades. Manage, program and troubleshoot site automation systems. Lead in electrical safety on site, including safeguarding machinery and managing safety systems. Partner with CP Global teams on standard automation technology and implementation of standard concepts on site. Work closely with the plant systems team to implement required automation changes for plant systems project work. Support the site's electrical distribution and infrastructure. Coach and mentor Engineering and Trade team members. Project Identification and Design Establish project goals with a large variety of stakeholders and prepare capital submissions through systems. Successfully implement projects and carry out feasibility studies to select the best option. Ensure end to end success of applicable projects including: leading the change management process, controlling costs to complete projects within budget, meeting imposed deadlines with good time management, planning and carrying out installation (including acceptance trials and validation), providing documentation and instruction manuals and ensuring proper closure management of the project. Troubleshooting by supporting manufacturing and maintenance team members in overcoming breakdowns by Support Continuous Improvement Engineers in improving productivity, quality and safety through equipment modifications. Required (Education, Knowledge required, Language skills, etc) Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant engineering field (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical). 5-10 years' experience in project management/ mechanical or electrical engineering. Competency with various PLC programming languages (e.g. ladder logic, structured text, and function block). Experience with process and manufacturing equipment used in FMCG manufacturing (e.g. rotary fillers, labellers, tanks, pumps, packaging equipment, etc). 5-10 years experience in design, manufacture and installation of packaging machinery and/or plant process equipment. Effective communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills. 5 years of experience in industrial control systems, specializing in Allen Bradley PLC's, Networks (including Devicenet, EthernetIP, Modbus, etc) , HMI's, VSD's, Servos, industrial instrumentation (temp. Control, flowmeters, level controls, etc). Experience in AGVs, robotics and WW SCADA is advantageous. If this roles sounds interesting to you, please reach out to Brian at brian.walshcoretalent .com.au or 0472557142