Associate Automation Systems Engineer

SCHOTT MINIFAB is a leading provider of microfluidic diagnostic consumables, driving innovation at the intersection of science, engineering, and healthcare. As part of the global SCHOTT Group, we belong to the Strategic Business Field Diagnostics, working alongside two other specialised sites in Phoenix (US) and Jena (Germany) to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Our Melbourne site plays a key role in this mission, offering a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your work directly contributes to the future of life sciences and diagnostics.

Kick-start your career in a dynamic, hands-on environment where you’ll work alongside experienced experts to design and support innovative automation and custom tooling solutions that enable scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes.

In this associate role for recent graduates (Please note: this opportunity is a fixed-term contract of up to one year), you’ll gain valuable experience turning user requirements into standardized, modular systems, and play a key part in installation, validation, and long-term maintainability—all while learning and growing in a collaborative team setting.

Your Contribution

- Apply standardized approaches to cell layout, HMIs, and controls architecture to ensure modularity and design consistency
- Assist in designing high-volume automation applications and low-volume, batch-oriented assembly tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help draft User Requirement Specifications (URS) and translate them into compliant system designs
- Support equipment fabrication, assembly, and debugging in hands-on development settings
- Help plan and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for automated systems
- Assist in training engineering teams on system use, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Support project delivery teams by contributing to automation workstream scope, quality, and technical deliverables within program budgets

Your Profile

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Computer Engineering) or equivalent
- 1–2 years of post-graduate experience as an Automation Engineer or in a similar role with special-purpose machines, jigs, fixtures or robotics
- Ability to conceptualise and implement innovative system design solutions for production environments
- Ideally experienced in HMI and PLC programming
- Familiar with GMP standards and ISO 13485 (desirable)
- Strong technical aptitude with a genuine passion for automation and a self-starter mindset
- Team player with excellent communication skills and a strong willingness to learn

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via a supportive and inclusive work environment, and a strong team spirit with regular social events, all the way to corporate development programs and training: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Trust-based working time; Flexible working hours; Talent development; Team Events

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT MiniFAB Pty Ltd, Human Resources, Kristina Lemme2412

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