Location: Sydney, NSW

About OMRON and it’s Oceania Operations:

At OMRON, we lead the way in automation and robotics, empowering businesses worldwide through innovative solutions in robotics, IoT, machine vision, control, and safety systems. Backed by over 28,000 employees globally and recognized among the World’s Top 100 Innovative Companies for the past decade, we combine a proven track record with visionary innovation to drive industrial digital transformation under our ambitious Shaping the Future 2030 strategy.

In Oceania, OMRON has a 37-year presence with eight offices and partnerships with over 5,000 business clients, including many industry leaders. We excel in flexible automation, uniquely addressing the region’s manufacturing needs for low-volume production, diverse product ranges, and frequent SKU updates.

Our recent investments in e-commerce infrastructure and the launch of a world-class Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre and training hub in Sydney demonstrates our commitment to innovation and delivering solutions tailored to Oceania’s needs.

Why Join OMRON?

Shape the Future of Industrial Solutions: Contribute to the transformation of automation and robotics in Oceania through your expertise in automation controls and leadership in project delivery.

Innovate with a Global Leader: Join a globally recognized high-tech company with a reputation for innovation and excellence.

Drive Meaningful Change: Take on a pivotal role in developing project management best practices, creating tangible value, and mentoring the next generation of project engineering professionals.

Role Overview:

OMRON is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer - Robotics to join our Service and Solutions Team. This role will contribute to our transformation into a service and solutions business and be involved in executing robotic and general automation high-impact automation projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a project team across multiple industrial, FMCG, and medical environments in robotic applications including material handling and bespoke automation systems.

The candidate must have experience in Proof of Concept (PoC) development (eg product trials, Mechanical Design), consultation, safety Machine Assessments, field service visits, and remote support relating to robotic projects. Advance programming experience using Articulated arm, Delta, SCARA, Collaborative robots,  AGV/AMRs (advantageous) and delivery of these projects to client sites.

Both experience in offering general automation consultation and site work will be an advantage.

Experience in conducting hands-on preventative maintenance service of robots will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Service Delivery:

• Work individually and as a team in executing industrial automation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Design and conduct Proof of Concept (PoC) trials, providing consultation services to clients by being a Subject Matter Expert on industrial best design and processes relating to robotics and general automation.
• Undertake Safety Machine Assessments, ensuring compliance with AS and CE industry safety standards.
• Both coordinate and personally execute field service visits and remote technical support, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Log site visits and generate future opportunities.
• Utilize the PoC Centre’s capabilities to drive innovative solutions and project outcomes.
• Lead, plan and coordinate both internal and external labour resources

Concept Design and Create Protypes:

• Use your knowledge of material handling techniques to refine OEM gripper selection, along with developing custom end effectors (/grippers) as required.
• Competent in 3D/2D CAD packages (eg Fusion360) to provide 2D manufacturing drawings to a high quality relating to robotic and automation applications
• Competent in creating prototypes using in house 3D printers, or basic hand tools
• 3D reach tests and analysis
• Professional report writing and client presentations

Demonstrate best-practices in Project Delivery

• Lead by example in following best practices, tools, and frameworks to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.
• Execute against project management processes within OMRON’s strategic goals to support scalable and efficient execution.
• Build robotic and technical capabilities within internal teams through coaching and hands-on mentorship.
• Professionally delivery of training to internal and client stakeholders
• Provide a high level of customer satisfaction

Any other duties assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  (Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, or extensive experience in a related field)
• 5+years of Site experience in developing robotics solutions for various industries using different types of robots and end-effectors in complex project environments.
• Experience in working in project teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and resource planning.
• Experience with safety machine assessments, field service operations, preventative maintenance, and industrial system integration.
• Extensive Experience in a wide range of Robotic and Automation platforms, both OMRON and competitor; plus Vision experience will be an advantage
• Certified Machine Safety Expert qualifications desirable
• Results-Driven:
• 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
• Management of robotic install base (grow service business)
• Innovative and Collaborative: Exceptional communicator with a track record of fostering teamwork and driving cross-functional collaboration. Able to create and oversee the design of mechanical and electrical automation systems from concept to site delivery

Why This Role ?

• Work with cutting-edge automation and robotics technologies in a rapidly growing industry.
• Lead and mentor a highly skilled applications engineering team.
• Engage with top-tier clients in high-tech industries.
• Competitive salary package with career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative work environment with access to OMRON’s global expertise.