Comtec Australia is a leading industrial engineering and automation company, delivering complete engineering solutions across robotics, plastics processing, fluid connectors, pad printing, and material handling since 1987. Our Robotics business unit partners with Stäubli, applying robotics to machine tending, pick and place, assembly, packaging, and vision-guided automation for customers across manufacturing, medical, and food industries.
We're looking for an Automation & Robotics Engineer to join our Melbourne team as a true end-to-end solution provider, hands on from day one across mechanical design and build, robot programming, controls integration, on-site commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance. This is an all-round role for someone willing to work hard and turn their hand to whatever the job needs.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and commission robotic and automation systems for industrial customers
- Program and integrate industrial robots (Stäubli or equivalent)
- Work across mechanical design, electrical/controls, and PLC/robot software
- Deliver on-site installation, troubleshooting, service, and maintenance
- Contribute to technical proposals and solution design alongside the sales and engineering team
Requirements:
- Degree or trade background in mechatronics, mechanical, or automation engineering
- Hands-on experience servicing, building and commissioning automation equipment
- Robot programming experience desired, training provided if required
- PLC and controls integration experience
- Knowledge of pneumatics
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on-site
- Hands-on, get-it-done work ethic, ready to work hard across the full scope of the role
What we offer:
- Varied, technically interesting projects across multiple industries
- Established, engineering-led company with a 35+ year track record
- Close-knit Melbourne team with direct customer exposure
Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
