Electrical Automation Technician

**Introduction**:
Are you an experienced technician who thrives on building, programming, and commissioning smart automation machinery? Do you enjoy variety in your work - from workshop builds to field service and mentoring apprentices? If so, this is your chance to take on a dynamic, career-building role at the cutting edge of automation in Australia.
At HMPS Group, we don’t just manufacture equipment - we deliver precision-engineered solutions that transform our customers’ operations. As a skilled and motivated Electrical Automation Technician part of the Engi-O division, you’ll work on specialised bag-in-box filling machinery and support packaging automation projects across Victoria and beyond as well as assist the wider HMPS Propac business where required.
You’ll have exposure to the full lifecycle of automation builds - from electrical design and panel wiring to PLC programming and site commissioning - while also playing a key role in developing the next generation of electrical tradespeople.
**Description**:
**What you’ll be doing**:
**Build and program smart automation machinery**:
Design, wire, and program electrical systems for new machinery. Take ownership of machine integration, from workshop build through to final site commissioning.
**Mentor the next generation**:
Supervise and support two electrical apprentices, sharing your knowledge and helping develop best-practice electrical standards and documentation.
**Solve problems in the field**:
Support our customers with commissioning, diagnostics, and service - travelling locally and interstate when needed.
**Collaborate with project and service teams**:
Work closely with mechanical engineers, project leads and service techs to deliver high-quality machines that exceed customer expectations.
**Champion safe and compliant electrical practices**:
Maintain accurate documentation, ensure builds are WHS and standards compliant, and help refine our internal processes.
**What you’ll bring**:
A-grade electrical licence and trade qualification
3-5 years’ experience in industrial automation or packaging machinery
Proven PLC/HMI programming skills (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens)
Confident reading and creating schematics (e.g., EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical)
Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with wiring and panels
Team player with great communication skills
Willingness to travel for site commissioning and service support
Experience mentoring apprentices and/or working with filling/packaging systems is desirable
Exposure to safety system integration, compliance and/or ISO and WHS requirements in machinery is desirable
At HMPS Propac, Australia’s leading machine manufacturers, we are passionate about delivering innovative end-of-line packaging automation. Founded in 1980, we've grown into a market leader, providing cutting-edge automation solutions to food and beverage companies across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Our brands, HMPS, Propac Industrial and Engi-O, continually strive for innovation, quality and growth, all of which are directly attributed to our wonderful teams in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
With over 100 employees across Australia, we foster a culture of passion, commitment, collaboration, innovation, and quality. These core values help to deliver growth, not just to the company but to our employees.
Our commitment to employee development is reflected in supportive, employee-driven development plans that include leadership roundtables, job shadowing, and specialized external training. We also provide financial reimbursement and paid leave support for tertiary education to help our people reach their full potential.
This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make your mark in a team that values innovation, customer success, and technical mastery. If you love working with your hands, solving challenges, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re passionate about Australian machinery and driving industry automation, are committed to quality, and eager to collaborate on engineering the future, join us at HMPS Propac.