Careers at Intelligent Robotics

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 This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sydney, NSW, for an Automation Project Engineer specialising in Industrial Robotics & Automation. This is a technically hands-on role with strong project ownership, customer interaction, and site-based delivery. 

You will work closely with robotics engineers, software engineers, electrical and mechanical contractors, and end customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

•  End-to-end delivery of automation and robotics projects
• Project planning, scheduling, and coordination of internal and external resources
• Technical design and review of automation systems (robotics, PLC, safety)
• Managing system integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• On-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover
• Customer communication, progress reporting, and technical discussions
• Managing suppliers, integrators, and contractors
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, electrical standards, and site requirements
• Supporting documentation: functional specs, risk assessments, manuals, test reports

Essential Qualifications

•  Degree or trade-qualified background in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, or similar
• Experience delivering industrial automation projects
• Strong understanding of PLC-based control systems, Industrial robotics and automation equipment, Electrical and safety systems
• Sensors and intelligent vision systems
• Comfortable working on-site during commissioning phases
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work independently and take ownership of outcomes

Highly  Regarded Qualifications

• Experience with industrial robots (Staubli, ABB, KUKA, UR, ROS)
• PLC programming (B&R, Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff)
• Safety systems (safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners)
• Industrial networks (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
• Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or heavy industry
• Exposure to higher-level robotics or intelligent automation systems

We offer a competitive package and a role with real responsibility