Automation Engineer

A 100% Australian owned and operated Company, Thomas Foods International’s (TFI) Mission is to be the most sought-after supplier of Australian lamb and beef meat and processing co-products. With ‘total reliability’ in our quality branded meat products & processing infrastructure, we aim to satisfy our customers across 80 countries.

About the Role

This exciting role & opportunity exists at Australia’s largest small stock processing plant located in Tamworth, Australia’s country music capital & the heart of the New England. Where you'll work with a diverse team who align with our values & are passionate and empowered to perform at pace & achieve big things.

This pivotal role of a Controls and Automation Technician is responsible for designing, developing, & maintaining control systems and automation solutions across the site. Working on projects involving the integration of hardware & software components to optimise operational efficiency, enhance safety, & improve productivity.

This role requires a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, programming skills, and knowledge of control systems.

The Quality Ingredients for Success

Just like our best cuts of meat, there are a few essential qualities that we need and look for in this role:

System Design & Development

Cross-functional teams system requirements & specifications. Design & develop control systems & automation solutions platforms.

Recommend technologies & methodologies to create system for schematics, diagrams, & technical specifications.

Programming and Configuration

Develop & implement control algorithms & (ladder) logic programming. Configure & program (PLCs), (DCS), (HMIs), & control devices.

Integrate the control system, sensors, actuators, & communication networks. Conduct debugging of software system functionality.

System Integration and Commissioning

Suppliers & contractors to integrate control systems into processes. Coordinate system installation, testing, & commissioning activities.

System troubleshooting & resolve issues for performance or interface problems. Fine-tuning parameters, control strategies, & conducting system performance analysis.

Continuous Improvement

Improve, enhance or modify existing control systems requirements.

Maintain system documentation & update, with the latest industry trends, standards, & technologies related to controls & automation.

Collaboration and Communication

Multidisciplinary teams, including Elect & Mech engineers, electrical & mechanical trades & software developers for troubleshooting & resolution of control system issues.

Experience & Qualifications

Bach degree in Elect Eng, Automatic Eng, or related field/in-depth industry experience.

Control systems theory, process control, & automation principles. Programming such as ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagram. Experience with PLCs, DCSs, HMIs, & from manufacturers.

Industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). Elect & Elect systems, including sensors, actuators, & motor control.

Read & interpret electrical schematics & technical drawings. Problem-solving skills & the ability to analyse complex systems.

Communication & teamwork abilities. Strong attention to detail & a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Knowledge of relevant safety regulations &standards in the industry.

3-5 years’ experience in a similar role

Apply today to be part of this exciting opportunity!

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a career.

If this sound like the right opportunity for you, we would love for you to apply for the position. For further information about the role do not hesitate to contact our very supportive recruitment team on 0429901388.

Thomas Foods Intenational recognise that creating tasty moments for a diverse range of consumers is only possible if our workforce reflects the consumers we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer - because it's right for our consumers, our business, and especially our people.