Project Engineer

We are seeking a talented Project and Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team at HMPS Propac, Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a permanent, full-time position. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and ready to take on exciting challenges, we want to hear from you.

Under the supervision of the Operations and Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects and automation for HMPS Propac customers, resulting in projects being delivered to specification, on time and on budget. You will display a high level of client management and communication throughout the project.

Your duties will include:

Project Management:

• Managing all aspects of the project to agreed-upon requirements and ensuring all technical, quality, safety and financial targets are met
• Managing timeline and resources efficiently and effectively, to ensure projects are completed to specification, on time and to budget
• on-site presence/support for project management, coordination and commissioning until project completion
• Identifying, analysing and addressing project risks with regular sharing of lessons learnt
• Build strong rapport and ongoing relationships with the client, as well as liaising with the key stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors

Technical & Automation Expertise:

• Lead the commissioning of packaging machinery, both in-house FAT and at customer sites SAT.
• Conduct thorough FATs with customers, demonstrating machine functionality, performance, and adherence to specifications.
• Support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to machine operation, control systems, and automation during testing and commissioning phases.
• Utilise PLC programming skills (e.g., Rockwell, Omron) to fine-tune machine logic, resolve issues, and implement minor program modifications or enhancements during commissioning.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial automation principles to configure, test, and optimize machine control systems.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechatronic or Electrical engineering)
• Automation Engineering and Project Management experience (Recent graduates with relevant project or internship expereince encouraged to apply)
• Understanding of contractual requirements
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills
• Familiarity with the Food & Beverage industry and its specific packaging requirements highly advantageous
• Proficient in MS based applications: MS Project, Excel and Office

HMPS Propac, Australia's leading machine manufacturer, delivers innovative end-of-line packaging automation. Founded in 1980, we've become a market leader, providing advanced solutions to food and beverage companies across Australia, New Zealand, and globally. Our brands—HMPS, Propac Industrial, and Engi-O—are driven by innovation, quality, and growth, powered by our teams in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

In the past five years, we've tripled in size, with over 2,000 high-end systems and 5,000+ entry-level machines installed, making us an integral part of Australia's production infrastructure—and we're scaling again.

With 100+ employees nationwide, our culture is built on passion, commitment, collaboration, innovation, and quality. We invest in our people through leadership roundtables, job shadowing, specialist training, and financial and paid leave support for tertiary education.

If you're passionate about Australian manufacturing, quality, and shaping the future of automation, join HMPS Propac.