Senior Project Engineer (Factory Automation)

Description:

Short Description
Location: 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150, Australia.
Role Overview:
OMRON is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer / Hands on Project Leader to join our Service and Solutions Team. This role will drive the establishment of project management foundations, contribute to our transformation into a service and solutions business, and lead high-impact automation projects while coaching and mentoring internal team members.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a project team across multiple industrial, FMCG, and medical environments and be adept at managing projects, engaging with clients, leading engineering teams, and resource planning for various tasks such as Proof of Concept (PoC) development, consultation, safety Machine Assessments, field service visits, and remote support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and Coordinate Projects and Technical Service Delivery:
• Plan, execute, and oversee industrial automation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, budgeted, and scoped delivery.
• Lead engineering teams in executing Proof of Concept (PoC) trials, providing consultation services to clients by being a Subject Matter Expert on industrial best design and processes.
• Lead Safety Machine Assessments, ensuring compliance with AS and CE industry safety standards.
• Both lead and coordinate field service visits and remote technical support, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, optimizing resource allocation across engineering workstreams.
• Utilize the PoC’s capabilities to drive innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate best-practices in Project Delivery
• Lead by example in applying best practices, tools, and frameworks for effective project execution.
• Develop clear scopes of work for internal and external stakeholders to execute against
• Align project management processes with OMRON’s strategic goals for scalability and efficiency.
• Build team capabilities through coaching and mentorship.
• Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
• Implement industry best practices to enhance project performance and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and analyse project KPIs to drive improvements and share key learnings
• Any other duties assigned by the direct manager.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering(Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, or extensive experience in a related field)
• Sound knowledge and experience in project management (formal qualifications highly regarded), with minimum 5+ years of experience working in complex projects in automation, robotics or a similar industry.
• Strong experience in leading project teams, managing client relationships, and resource planning.
• Experience with safety machine assessments, field service operations, and industrial system integration.
• Extensive Experience in a wide range of PLC and Automation platforms, both OMRON and competitor; plus Robotic and Vision experience will be an advantage
• Certified Machine Safety Expert qualifications desirable
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex automation projects on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to grow internal stakeholders into a highly skilled project delivery team
About OMRON
Founded in 1933, OMRON has come a long way since and has evolved to become an organization committed to creating new social values. Today, In the APAC region, OMRON has a strong presence in Industrial Automation, Healthcare, and Device & Module Solutions. Let’s begin the exciting journey of Shaping Future 2030 together with us!
About OMRON Industrial Automation Business
Come join our Industrial Automation team, who is striving to create social value - “Improve manufacturing that supports a sustainable society”- the business has the industry’s most extensive portfolio comprising sensors, controllers, motors, robotics, vision, and safety solutions.