Automation & Robotics Engineer

Industrial Automation Australia (part of the AMM Engineering Group) | Eagle Farm, Brisbane | Full-time

Iron Man had Jarvis. You’ll be building the real thing.

This isn’t your standard “maintenance tech” role. We’re after a different breed: someone who gets a rush from writing code, watching a simulation come alive, and then standing on the factory floor seeing it run shift after shift.

Most engineers can follow a manual. Very few can create something new. But you? You’re obsessed with making machines move — through code, wiring, and problem-solving. That’s exactly who thrives at Industrial Automation Australia.

We design and deliver the systems that keep Aussie industry competitive — robots that weld, cut, pack, and handle. From simulation in the office to sparks on the workshop floor, this is hands-on robotics.

What you’ll be doing

Program KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, and UR robots to weld, cut, pack, and handle

Simulate and optimise before stepping on site (RobotStudio, KUKA.Sim, RoboGuide, RobotDK)

Integrate conveyors, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems

Wire and commission panels, drives, and networks

Run FATs/SATs, documenting and resolving issues

Train operators and techs to run systems safely

Prepare project documentation and manage version control

Support clients with aftercare and continuous improvements

What we’re looking for

3+ years’ experience programming industrial robots

Fluent in at least one robot language (KUKA KRL, ABB RAPID, Fanuc TP, UR Polyscope)

Real-world commissioning experience in factory environments

Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and wiring

Detail-obsessed — because one missed line of code = one broken cycle

Excited by building automation that changes how factories run

What’s in it for you

Real projects with real ownership

Diverse automation: welding, packaging, handling, custom cells

Career paths into senior engineer, technical lead, or specialisations like vision and AI robotics

A collaborative crew of engineers, electricians, and fabricators

Competitive pay + travel allowances

Bragging rights: “Yeah, I program robots that run factories.”

How to apply

Send us your CV — but don’t stop there. Show us what you’ve actually built:
- A robot cell you programmed
- A panel you wired
- A simulation you created
- A system you commissioned on-site

A screenshot, photo, or short video is enough. We’re engineers — we’ll know what we’re looking at. Think of it as your chance to say: “This is mine. I built this. I made this machine run.”