Systems Engineer – Graduate Automation & Controls Opportunity!

Systems Engineer – Graduate Automation & Controls Opportunity!

Location: Cranbourne West and Knoxfield

Reports to: Systems Manager

Company: Nuttelex Food Products

About Nuttelex

As one of Australia's most recognised food brands, Nuttelex has been producing quality products for almost 100 years. From our beginnings as a pioneer in dairy-free spreads, we've grown into a trusted manufacturer supplying customers across retail, foodservice and international markets. The business is proud to make food that everyone can eat and beverages that everyone can drink. We operate across two manufacturing sites, our long-standing site in Knoxfield and a brand-new state-of-the-art facility out in Cranbourne West.

The Role

As our business continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Systems Engineer (Automation & Controls) to join our Systems Team on a permanent basis. This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to develop hands-on technical skills across various electrical, automation and process disciplines while learning from experienced professionals. Under the guidance of Senior Engineers, from day one you will get to take ownership of the design, testing and implementation of new systems and processes. A structured development pathway designed to build your skills and confidence, with the goal of becoming an independent and highly skilled automation and controls engineer within two to three years. The work available includes the latest in automation, advanced robotics, our Ignition-based MES and SCADA systems and emerging AI technologies.

If you’re a curious Graduate Engineer eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, this is a great opportunity to learn, contribute and grow. We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively, and, importantly, having some fun along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Build: Implement continuous improvement projects across a range of systems between sites including MES & SCADA, electrical systems, PLC controls, and other emerging technology.

• Troubleshoot: Support for Operations and Maintenance to diagnose and resolve issues across our automation and control systems when they arise to keep production running safely and reliably.

• Collaborate: Support the Systems Department in delivering systems and engineering projects across the business at both manufacturing sites.

• Analysis: Raise potential bottlenecks and other inefficiencies with the team and provide potential solutions to be investigated.

• Maintain: Ensure OT systems across both manufacturing sites are consistently operational and secure. 

About you

• Passionate: Love keeping up to date with the latest in engineering, automation and technology

• Curious: Willingness to learn and grow in the role and learn about all the different areas of the business

• Safety Focused: Prioritize safety and quality with all work you conduct

• Problem Solver: Enjoys breaking down complex challenges, understanding how systems interact, and developing practical solutions.

• Driven: A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing system efficiency, productivity, and staff capability.

• Teammate: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

• Communication: Able to clearly explain ideas and document work to effectively share knowledge to other team members across the business.

Experience & Skills:

• Recently completed, or soon to complete, an Engineering degree

• Basic understanding of PLC programming and control systems

• Basic understanding of electrical design

• Strong problem solving and communication skills

• Willingness to learn and develop hands-on in a live manufacturing environment

• Ability to work as part of a team

• University projects involving automation, robotics, controls or electrical systems

Other experience that may be advantageous:

• Experience with other programming languages such as Python, HTML, CSS & SQL

• Internship, placement or previous manufacturing experience

Note no previous industry experience is required for this role. We are looking for someone with the passion and curiosity to learn and grow into a highly capable systems engineer.

Why Join Nuttelex?

• Gain valuable hands-on technical skills across various electrical, automation and process disciplines while learning from experienced professionals.

• Enjoy a diverse role with opportunities to develop your skills in the latest automation, robotics and AI Technologies.

• Exposure to learn an extensive level of industrial automation across varied manufacturing systems.

• A structured development pathway designed to build your skills and confidence.

• Join a collaborative and supportive team where your contribution is valued.

• Be part of an innovative business driving growth in Australian Manufacturing.

• Flexible working hours

• Fun environment

• Healthy snacks available on site

Nuttelex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and invite candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

Note we will not be using recruitment agents for this role. Candidates should apply directly via the Seek advertisement.