Automation Engineer

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Join Saputo Dairy Australia as an Automation Engineer based at our Leongatha site. Reporting to the Reliability Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and executing on our Automation and Manufacturing Systems Strategy for the Leongatha site.

As an Automation Engineer, you will be the subject matter expert for electrical work and control systems, as well as provide coaching and support to tradespeople for electrical systems diagnostics.

Key elements of your role will include:

• Leading and managing site OT assets maintenance, both hardware and software to support change control processes and stock management of OT assets, and identifying critical spares
• Leading and managing site electrical systems maintenance
• Supporting site IT assets maintenance, in collaboration with the IT team
• Supporting the CI and Capital Projects Teams as the SME for site Electrical Systems and OT infrastructure
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and developing business cases for identified opportunities
  
  

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering and/or a relevant Trade Certificate
• Previous experience in a technically focussed role (ideally from an FMCG / manufacturing environment)
• Expert knowledge of Automation (Electrical, Instrumentation and Control)
• Previous experience planning, developing and implementing programs of work that align to site and corporate objectives
• A strong understanding of process design (as it relates to Electrical in a manufacturing environment)
• Knowledge of HACCP (preferred)
  
  

We’ll support you with

• The opportunity to progress your career and to continue to make contributions that matter
• A fantastic team culture
• Flexible working options where operationally achievable
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
• Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program
  
  

Click on “Apply for this job” to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Solomon on 0459 935 217.

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

We are a 2023 Circle back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.