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industrial automation and robotics talent

we maintain active pipelines of automation and robotics talent across all ANZ locations. each assignment that we run also includes a comprehensive, bespoke external search campaign. below are our current standout candidates — each rare in their specialisation. if you need someone more specific, get in touch

sales and business development

Sales Manager / Head of Sales | $170k base + variable | MEL | Ref. 612622

Deep experience across robotics, special-purpose machinery and industrial automation — bringing rare technical depth to a customer-facing role, with hands-on experience spanning robot palletising and conveyor systems across e-commerce and logistics sectors. Track record in new business development, trade show representation and leading high-performing engineering teams.


Business Manager (New Business) I $180k base + variable I SYD I Ref 568688

A results-driven sales professional with experience in business development for complex industrial automation and intralogistics solutions (AS/RS, robotics, conveyor, sortation, warehouse software) across FMCG, retail, and 3PL sectors. Strong technical automation and robotics sales exposure for pharma, heavy industry, and manufacturing clients (exceeding multi-million-dollar annual targets),, consistently building and scaling sales/partnership functions and exceeding revenue targets. Brings strong consultative sales, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team leadership skills, with a track record of significant revenue growth across every role held.

solution design, mechanical design, project engineering

Solutions Project Manager I $160k +super I SYD or BNE I Ref. 4227637

Design Project Manager  with experience leading the mechanical and structural design of major international baggage handling system projects. Previously managed mechanical design and delivery of baggage handling systems for international airport projects across multiple countries, and earlier worked in the automotive sector, covering front-loading strategy, technical/economic studies, and prototype development. Brings strong cross-functional coordination, stakeholder and supplier management, and proficiency across CAD and engineering simulation tools (Creo, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, FloEFD, MathCAD).


Senior Solutions Designer (Warehouse) I $150k +super I SYD I Ref. 4197027

Intralogistics Consultant with over 20 years' experience delivering warehouse optimisation, distribution centre design, network improvements, and automation/material handling solutions across healthcare, technology, automotive, retail, and 3PL sectors in APAC and Australia. Extensive track record building business cases, ROI/TCO models, and greenfield and brownfield warehouse and automation solution designs for major multinational clients, with demonstrated regional and network-level leadership across multimillion-dollar transformation projects. Brings advanced systems capability (SAP, Manhattan, JDA/BlueYonder, Power BI, WMS/WCS platforms) and strong stakeholder engagement, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional delivery skills.


Intralogistics Consultant | $110k+ super + visa | SYD, MEL | Ref. 559001

Double-degree qualified engineer (Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design) specialising in high-density automated warehousing and MHS. AutoStore Certified Grid Designer with extensive experience delivering complex Goods-to-Person solutions across major European markets. Covers the entire project lifecycle from CAD/3D layout modelling through to onsite commissioning. Highly skilled in ASRS, AMRs and sophisticated conveyor systems.

Tools: AutoCAD, 3D Layout Tools. Skills: AutoStore, ASRS, Shuttles, AMRs, FAT/SAT, Stakeholder Management.

electrical / control systems engineers

Senior Controls Engineer I $150k +super I MEL or SYD I Ref. 315427

Controls Engineer with over a decade of experience across industrial automation, control system design, and product management, including current work as a Senior Controls Engineer developing and commissioning PLC (Rockwell, Siemens) and SCADA/HMI control systems for manufacturing automation, with exposure to robotics integration. Prior experience spans controls engineering for large-scale automated material handling systems and an extended tenure in industrial automation product management across multiple markets, giving strong customer-facing and cross-functional collaboration skills. Holds an MBA alongside a marketing/technical background, and has current Australian work rights and relevant safety induction certification.


Control Systems Engineer I $135k +super I SYD I Ref. 4267148

Systems Engineer with a strong grounding in industrial automation, instrumentation and control, currently working on large-scale water treatment infrastructure with hands-on PLC (Siemens SCL/Ladder) programming and SCADA configuration and integration. Experienced across the full commissioning lifecycle — functional design, control philosophies, IO validation, FAT/SAT and site commissioning — along with field instrumentation and motor control hardware (drives, soft starters, dosing and valve systems). Prior background as an electrician and engineering manager on industrial and commercial electrical installations gives added depth in electrical design, team leadership, and end-to-end project delivery, backed by a Master's in Industrial Automation and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.


Senior Controls Engineer I $155k +super I SYD I Ref. 4267146

Senior Systems Engineer with broad experience delivering industrial automation and control system projects across water/wastewater treatment, infrastructure, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical (GMP) environments. Skilled across the full project lifecycle — control system design, PLC and SCADA/DCS development (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson platforms), FAT/SAT and integration testing, commissioning, proposals and estimation — including major infrastructure control system work and regulated pharma/biopharma manufacturing projects. Holds a First Class Honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and brings strong multidisciplinary collaboration and client liaison skills.


Senior Controls Engineer / Team Leader I $160-170k I SYD I Ref. 784850

Automation and controls engineer with demonstrated expertise in delivering complex automated materials handling systems across MHS and BHS, including major programs valued up to $100m. Their background spans the full project lifecycle — controls design, commissioning, system integration and operational readiness. Sydney-based, this candidate would suit an OEM, systems integrator or engineering consultancy looking for a senior technical operator who can bridge the gap between engineering delivery and client-facing project leadership.

project management and program delivery

Head of Project Delivery I $195k +super I MEL or BNE I Ref. 4194480

A project and technical leader who progressed through capital engineering into senior project leadership across multiple industrial automation / MHS environments. Has led automation project delivery portfolios, managed multi-million-dollar projects including delivery a large capital manufacturing facility build within a live production environment with zero safety incidents. Brings full project lifecycle expertise (feasibility, CAPEX, stage-gate governance, PMBOK/PRINCE2), commercial P&L accountability,.


Senior PM / Project Lead (Major Projects) I $200k +super I SYD or AUK I Ref. 620553

Project Director with over 25 years' experience delivering large-scale automation programs across Australia and internationally - spanning automated distribution centres, high-bay storage, robotics, AGV systems. Has led major multi-hundred-million-dollar automated warehousing programs for large retail and logistics operators, covering everything from concept and design through procurement, commissioning, and handover to live operations. Brings strong commercial and contract acumen, experience directing large multidisciplinary international teams, and disciplined governance of safety-critical programs, backed by a Bachelor's degree.


Installation Site Manager I $150k I MEL I Ref. 781257

Highly experienced Installation Site Manager with 30+ years leading capital projects across food processing, manufacturing, and industrial construction in Australia and internationally. Deep hands-on expertise delivering automation, robotics integration, ASRS, AGV, and conveyor systems within live operational brownfield sites, including a fully automated 35,000-carton ASRS facility and multiple automated processing lines. Manages the full project lifecycle — scope, procurement, contractors, installation, commissioning, and handover — while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance. Strong stakeholder engagement track record with client-facing roles across major capital equipment and automation programs.


Project Lead/Head of Projects I $220k I SYD I Ref. 660669

Senior project delivery leader with deep major global automation OEM experience, managing end-to-end delivery of complex, capital-intensive automated materials handling programs for Tier 1 clients across retail, FMCG and logistics sectors throughout ANZ. Has held full P&L accountability across concurrent programs and has been involved across the full commercial lifecycle — from pre-sales and solution design through to commissioning and operational handover. Sydney-based, this candidate would suit an OEM or systems integrator looking for a proven automation project leader who can manage delivery complexity while maintaining strong client and commercial outcomes.


Project Manager I $140k I AUK I Ref. 614602

A Capital Projects Manager with over 25 years' technical and leadership experience delivering capital and improvement projects across FMCG and food manufacturing in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, from concept through to commissioning. Has site-managed large contractor teams (up to 50+) on major facility conversions, new processing line installations from overseas suppliers, decarbonisation initiatives, and cold storage/supply chain fit-outs, with strong business case, CAPEX, and H&S compliance experience. Brings SAP, CMMS, and project management systems proficiency, along with electrical trade qualifications and a background progressing from continuous improvement engineering into senior capital project leadership.

maintenance management

Senior Maintenance Manager I $160k +super I MEL or SYD I Ref. 647087

Mechanical Engineer and Reliability leader with around 20 years' experience directing maintenance, reliability, and project teams across complex manufacturing, petrochemical, and automated logistics operations. Has led reliability functions for large petrochemical production plants, delivering major shutdowns and turnarounds worth several million dollars each with strong safety and equipment-availability outcomes, and most recently set up a maintenance department for a large automated distribution centre operating 24/7. Brings deep capability in asset management, OPEX/budget control, capital project delivery, and workforce leadership, backed by a Master's degree in Engineering.

executive, leadership and c-suite

MD / GM I $role dependant / negotiable I SYD, MEL or BNE I Ref. 758182

Industrial automation executive with 20+ years' experience spanning mechanical engineering, project management, business development and business unit leadership with full commercial and operational accountability across Australia and internationally. Career progression through system integration (materials handling, conveyors, robotics) across multiple international markets, and national sales leadership in the ANZ region, with a track record of scaling business units from the ground up and driving strong revenue growth through commercial optimisation and organisational change. 

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