Project Engineer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ProFound People Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Project Engineer – Process Automation

Location:
Melbourne

Industry:
Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing / Food & Beverage

Type:
Full-time | Permanent

Reports to:
Engineering Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of automation and control system projects within highly regulated manufacturing environments. You'll be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—from planning and procurement through to commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across high-impact projects in pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and process manufacturing, with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of automation and process control projects.
  • Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including controls engineers, validation teams, IT, and production.
  • Oversee the design, integration, installation, commissioning, and validation of control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP5, and applicable regulatory requirements for system validation and documentation (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Drive stakeholder communication, reporting, and alignment with client objectives.
  • Manage vendors and subcontractors, including procurement, scheduling, and performance oversight.
  • Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience managing automation or process control projects in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma, food, or chemical).
  • Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, DCS, and batch control systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, DeltaV, Wonderware).
  • Solid knowledge of project management frameworks (PMP, PRINCE2 desirable).
  • Familiarity with industry standards: GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, ISA-88/95.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Jira, etc.).

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