Automation Engineer

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter

Join Saputo Dairy Australia as an Automation Engineer based at our Leongatha site. Reporting to the Reliability Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and executing on our Automation and Manufacturing Systems Strategy for the Leongatha site.

As an Automation Engineer, you will be the subject matter expert for electrical work and control systems, as well as provide coaching and support to tradespeople for electrical systems diagnostics.

Key elements of your role will include:

• Leading and managing site OT assets maintenance, both hardware and software to support change control processes and stock management of OT assets, and identifying critical spares
• Leading and managing site electrical systems maintenance
• Supporting site IT assets maintenance, in collaboration with the IT team
• Supporting the CI and Capital Projects Teams as the SME for site Electrical Systems and OT infrastructure
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and developing business cases for identified opportunities

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering and/or a relevant Trade Certificate
• Previous experience in a technically focussed role (ideally from an FMCG / manufacturing environment)
• Expert knowledge of Automation (Electrical, Instrumentation and Control)
• Previous experience planning, developing and implementing programs of work that align to site and corporate objectives
• A strong understanding of process design (as it relates to Electrical in a manufacturing environment)
• Knowledge of HACCP (preferred)

We'll support you with

• The opportunity to progress your career and to continue to make contributions that matter
• A fantastic team culture
• Flexible working options where operationally achievable
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
• Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

We are a 2023 Circle back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant

As the country's largest dairy processor, we produce, market and distribute a variety of cheeses, butter, milk and cream. Our people bring well-known dairy brands to life, while servicing our farming communities through our AG Warehouse network. We're passionate about providing secure, supportive and flexible working environments, which allow everyone to grow in their own way.