Join JO Hunter: Your Gateway to International Engineering Opportunities in Australia

Position: Automation Specialist

Type: Contract Role

Salary: Competitive range between A$85,000 – 140,000 depending on experience

Start Date: Immediate

Location: South Eastern Melbourne, Australia

About JO Hunter:

As a renowned European business solutions enterprise, JO Hunter excels in specialist recruitment, particularly in sourcing international engineering talent for the Australian market. Our legacy involves partnering with top-tier OEMs in the Australian industrial and automotive sectors, consistently delivering exceptional foreign engineering expertise.

The Opportunity:

We are on the lookout for a seasoned Automation Specialist with a knack for Special Purpose Machines (SPM). Embark on an exciting 6-month journey, with the potential for extension, in a role that promises dynamic challenges and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating, design and developing process control software for HMI, PLC and networks
• Support project teams in the development, integration, test and acceptance of the automation scope of projects 
• Implement Automation solutions
• Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshooting complex computer / automation systems
• Provide Operational Support of the Automation Computer Systems

Required Skills & Experience:  

• Must have experience with Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics
• Experience in the design, development, installation, commissioning and/or servicing of automation and automation process control systems
• Technical experience within the control systems and PLC, SCADA & HMI
• Proven project execution skills including document development and software implementation
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills

Embark on a journey with JO Hunter and transform your career in the world of Automation. Apply now to be a part of a multinational team in Australia, shaping the future of industrial and automotive industries!