Robotics Engineer

Comtec Australia 

📍 Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺

full-time
senior
120000
Posted —

Key Skills

automationroboticsCADPLCvision

Industry

RoboticsIndustrial Automation

Job Description

Automation & Robotics Engineer


Comtec Australia Pty Ltd


Location: Keysborough, Melbourne VIC

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 per year


Comtec Australia is growing, and we are looking for a hands-on Automation & Robotics Engineer / Mechatronics & Applications Engineer to join our Melbourne team.

This is a practical engineering role working with advanced automation, robotics, flexible feeding, machine vision, EOAT, industrial machinery and custom-engineered solutions.

You will be involved in projects from concept and design through to assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting and customer support.

What you’ll work on
  • Automation system design and development
  • Robotic EOAT, fixtures and custom components
  • CAD design, 2D drawings and 3D models
  • PLC support, troubleshooting and system integration
  • Proof-of-concept testing and demonstrations
  • Robotic systems, automation cells and demo equipment
  • Commissioning and technical support at customer sites
  • Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical fault finding
  • Risk assessments, manuals and technical documentation
About you

We are looking for someone practical, technical and motivated, with experience across automation, robotics or manufacturing machinery.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotics or manufacturing equipment
  • Qualification in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, automation or a related engineering discipline
  • Strong CAD and engineering design capability
  • Ability to read mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings
  • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
  • Good communication skills and confidence working with customers
  • Current Australian driver’s licence
  • Full Australian working rights
Desirable experience
  • PLC programming
  • Robot programming and commissioning
  • Machine vision systems
  • C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink or LabVIEW
  • Electrical wiring and machine assembly
  • Machine safety and risk assessments


At Comtec, you will work with world-class technologies including Stäubli Robotics, FlexiBowl, Campetella and SensoPart , supporting manufacturers, OEMs and automation integrators across Australia.