Automation Engineer

Join Australia?s leader in climate control innovation.

Seeley International is the country?s largest manufacturer of heating and cooling solutions, home to iconic brands including Breezair, Braemar, Coolair, Climate Wizard and Convair. For more than fifty years we have shaped the industry through Australian engineering ? and we are still growing.

The role

Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, you'll own our automation strategy end-to-end ? identifying opportunities, building the business case, and driving projects from concept through to commissioning, on time and within budget. You'll work hands-on with mechanical machine design, robotics, PLCs and servo systems, while partnering closely with Production, Engineering, Quality/HSE and Maintenance teams.

What you'll do

• Identify and scope automation opportunities, and build the business case for investment
• Lead automation projects from design through to delivery, reporting on milestones and ROI
• Develop mechanical machine mechanisms, assemblies and function algorithms; specify and program PLCs, robots and servos as required
• Shape Seeley's broader digital automation transformation strategy in partnership with stakeholders
• Train operators and build internal robotics capability across the site

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in automation and robotics, within 7?10 years in a manufacturing or operational environment
• A proven track record delivering automation projects and developing automation strategy
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, camera systems, AGVs, robots and barcoding technology
• Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• Strong stakeholder and senior management reporting skills, with the influence to align automation strategy with business priorities

Why Seeley

• Be part of an Australian manufacturing leader shaping a genuine automation transformation, not just maintaining existing lines
• Mainly office-based with regular time on the factory floor and in the Mat Lab
• Some intra/interstate travel and occasional after-hours work as projects require

Apply now

Apply with your resume. A short cover note about the products you have worked on is welcome but not essential ? we are more interested in your hands-on experience than your paperwork. Shortlisting starts immediately.

Seeley International is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, let us know and we will work with you.