Senior Project Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Omron Electronics S.p.A. Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (Factory Automation)

Business Company: Industrial Automation Business (IAB)

Location: SYDNEY, AU

Employment Type: Permanent

About OMRON and its Oceania Operations

At OMRON, we lead the way in automation and robotics, empowering businesses worldwide through innovative solutions in robotics, IoT, machine vision, control, and safety systems. Backed by over 28,000 employees globally and recognized among the World's Top 100 Innovative Companies for the past decade, we combine a proven track record with visionary innovation to drive industrial digital transformation under our ambitious Shaping the Future 2030 strategy.
In Oceania, OMRON has a 37-year presence with eight offices and partnerships with over 5,000 business clients, including many industry leaders. We excel in flexible automation, uniquely addressing the region's manufacturing needs for low-volume production, diverse product ranges, and frequent SKU updates. Our recent investments in e-commerce infrastructure and the launch of a world-class Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre and training hub in Sydney demonstrate our commitment to innovation and delivering solutions tailored to Oceania's needs.

Why Join OMRON?

Shape the Future of Industrial Solutions: Contribute to the transformation of automation and robotics in Oceania through your expertise in automation controls and leadership in project delivery.
Innovate with a Global Leader: Join a globally recognized high-tech company with a reputation for innovation and excellence.
Drive Meaningful Change: Take on a pivotal role in developing project management best practices, creating tangible value, and mentoring the next generation of project engineering professionals.

Role Overview:

OMRON is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer / Hands-on Project Leader to join our Service and Solutions Team. This role will drive the establishment of project management foundations, contribute to our transformation into a service and solutions business, and lead high-impact automation projects while coaching and mentoring internal team members.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a project team across multiple industrial, FMCG, and medical environments and be adept at managing projects, engaging with clients, leading engineering teams, and resource planning for various tasks such as Proof of Concept (PoC) development, consultation, safety Machine Assessments, field service visits, and remote support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Coordinate Projects and Technical Service Delivery:
    • Plan, execute, and oversee industrial automation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, budgeted, and scoped delivery.
    • Lead engineering teams in executing Proof of Concept (PoC) trials, providing consultation services to clients by being a Subject Matter Expert on industrial best design and processes.
    • Lead Safety Machine Assessments, ensuring compliance with AS and CE industry safety standards.
    • Both lead and coordinate field service visits and remote technical support, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
    • Coordinate cross-functional teams, optimizing resource allocation across engineering workstreams.
    • Utilize the PoC's capabilities to drive innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrate best-practices in Project Delivery:
    • Lead by example in applying best practices, tools, and frameworks for effective project execution.
    • Develop clear scopes of work for internal and external stakeholders to execute against.
    • Align project management processes with OMRON's strategic goals for scalability and efficiency.
    • Build team capabilities through coaching and mentorship.
  • Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
    • Implement industry best practices to enhance project performance and operational efficiency.
    • Monitor and analyze project KPIs to drive improvements and share key learnings.
  • Any other duties assigned by the direct manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, or extensive experience in a related field).
  • Sound knowledge and experience in project management (formal qualifications highly regarded), with a minimum of 5+ years of experience working in complex projects in automation, robotics, or a similar industry.
  • Strong experience in leading project teams, managing client relationships, and resource planning.
  • Experience with safety machine assessments, field service operations, and industrial system integration.
  • Extensive experience in a wide range of PLC and Automation platforms, both OMRON and competitor; plus Robotic and Vision experience will be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver complex automation projects on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
  • Ability to grow internal stakeholders into a highly skilled project delivery team.

Why This Role?

  • Work with cutting-edge automation and robotics technologies in a rapidly growing industry.
  • Lead and mentor a highly skilled applications engineering team.
  • Engage with top-tier clients in high-tech industries.
  • Competitive salary package with career growth opportunities.
  • Be part of a dynamic and innovative work environment with access to OMRON's global expertise.
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