Smartfoods, located in Molendinar, QLD, has been a trusted provider of healthy, convenient meals since 2005. We help Australians eat smarter and feel better through a diverse range of ready-made meals, healthy vending machines, and corporate catering solutions. Serving both retail and wholesale markets, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and nutritional value.

As part of our continued growth and technological advancement in food manufacturing, we are seeking a qualified Engineering Technologist to join our production team.

About the Role

As an Engineering Technologist at Smartfoods, you will play a key role in optimizing our high-volume food production operations. Your technical expertise will help us further streamline our processes, improve production efficiency, and support the integration of advanced technologies across our production line.

You will collaborate closely with production managers, food safety officers, and the R&D team to implement and maintain best-in-class food manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, implement, and optimize automated production systems and processing equipment.

Monitor and improve the performance of high-capacity production lines for increased output.

Support the adoption of smart manufacturing solutions (e.g., IoT sensors, process monitoring).

Ensure all technical processes meet HACCP, ISO, and other compliance standards.

Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance planning.

Collaborate on capacity planning and facility layout improvements to meet wholesale demand.

Maintain documentation and reporting for equipment, safety audits, and process changes.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent qualification.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment.

Strong understanding of production automation and continuous improvement methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Knowledge of Australian food safety and regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Why Join Smartfoods?

Smartfoods has invested significantly in high-end production technology and automation to meet growing demand from corporate and wholesale clients. Our Molendinar facility includes:

Automated packaging and batching systems.

Temperature-controlled processing lines.

IoT-enabled monitoring for food safety and efficiency.

Dedicated R&D and quality assurance teams supporting innovation.

We are in the process of further expanding our production capacity to scale operations nationally while maintaining the highest standards of nutrition, safety, and service.