Automation Technician - Controls

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Established in 2007, Carbon Revolution designs and manufactures carbon fibre wheels at scale for some of the most prestigious car companies in the world. With over 100,000 Carbon Revolution wheels on the road, Carbon Revolution is the recognised leader in the sector. Based in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, we have over 500 dedicated and valued employees, allowing us to grow and produce some of the most technically advanced and highest performing wheels on the planet. What are we looking for? We are seeking a skilled and passionate Automation Technician – Controls to join our Maintenance team on the Afternoon Shift . If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, this role at Carbon Revolution is for you! Our team pushes the boundaries of innovation, and we are looking for a candidate who takes pride in high-quality work and exceptional time management. As an Automation Technician, you will be part of a highly talented team supporting production, new process setup, and process improvement activities. Role Purpose & Responsibilities Provide line-side production support to maximize machinery availability and uptime, ensuring swift issue resolution. Troubleshoot, fault-find, and provide technical support for robots, PLC systems, SCADA, and other manufacturing equipment. Implement continuous improvement actions for robotics, control systems, and automated machinery to enhance safety, capacity, capability, quality, and cost. Work closely with the Production and Maintenance teams to resolve operational concerns and maintain facility availability to meet production demands. Prioritize and resolve high-impact issues efficiently. Program and troubleshoot robotic and control systems across the manufacturing facility. Document issues, root causes, and resolutions within the Maintenance Guardian system. Position Requirements: Experience in a manufacturing production environment is highly regarded. Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment operations and maintenance requirements. Formal training in robot programming and PLC logic. Ability to operate material-handling robots via teach pendants, including jogging and program modifications. Experience with Kuka, ABB, and Fanuc is advantageous. Ability to read and debug ladder logic and structured text programming (Omron Sysmac experience is a plus). Solid understanding of equipment cell safety, safety devices, and PLC safety systems. Experience with network switches, Ethernet IP, EtherCat, and I/O link protocols. Previous involvement in building, commissioning, and launching new manufacturing facilities and equipment is a plus. What’s on offer At Carbon Revolution we believe in fair, market competitive and performance-based pay. High performance is recognised and rewarded. As a listed company we promote employee share ownership so our people can enjoy the financial success they help build. In addition to a positive and supportive working environment, we offer: Annual wage reviews Early Intervention Programs to support employee health and wellbeing Training and development opportunities for all employees Free onsite car parking 15% loading on base hourly rate for Afternoon Shift If this role sounds like the best fit for you and you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love for you to Join Our Revolution! Apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr