Automation Engineer

Please note the hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting, sustaining, and improving automation systems used in manufacturing. The role supports production reliability, equipment performance, quality, safety, compliance, and cost objectives through hands-on automation troubleshooting, programming, equipment support, and continuous improvement.

Let's talk about Responsibilities

• Support and sustain automated manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent production performance.
• Troubleshoot automation and equipment issues involving PLC, HMI, robotics, SCADA, sensors, actuators, motion systems, vision systems, pneumatics, and mechanical mechanisms.
• Provide hands-on support for production issues, breakdowns, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support automation changes, equipment upgrades, and improvement projects from start to completion.
• Manage assigned tasks independently, communicate progress clearly, and meet project deadlines.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, equipment records, and change-related information in accordance with applicable QMS requirements.
• Work effectively with local and global teams in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.
• Learn, follow, and adhere to ISO 13485, GMP, OH&S, and internal quality system requirements, with guidance from the Engineering and Quality teams where needed.

Let's talk about Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in automation, controls, equipment engineering, or manufacturing support.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and fault finding.
• Experience supporting automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Practical understanding of mechanical systems used in complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and control logic.
• Experience supporting engineering tasks or projects from start to completion while meeting agreed deadlines.
• Strong ownership, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through when resolving production or project-related issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural, and cross-functional team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA.
• Experience with FANUC robots.
• Experience with machine vision, servo/motion control, industrial networks, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.

We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world's best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance. Employees accrue fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members.

Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate's geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.

At ResMed, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current base range for this position is:

$79,000 - $119,000. Annual bonus is 5%.

Joining us is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.