Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer Huhtamaki Preston $115,000 – $125,000 per year full-time onsite

Huhtamaki is a significant global supplier of sustainable packaging solutions. Our mission is to ensure all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable, thereby safeguarding the hygiene and safety of food and drink worldwide. We are Huhtamaki, and you can be part of our vision, driven by our talented people. Our team members on the shop floor produce innovative, sustainable products, while our office staff deliver daily excellence for our customers. Our collective effort is key to our success. We offer an environment where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact, enabling us to focus on the future together.

About The Role We are seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our team at the Preston manufacturing plant. This position supports safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations through engineering expertise, continuous improvement, and project delivery. Collaborating closely with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams, you will enhance equipment reliability, optimise processes, ensure product quality, and improve operational performance. You will deliver technical solutions that contribute to business objectives and sustainable plant enhancements.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, promoting safe work practices, and supporting risk reduction across the site.
• Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships and providing technical support across operations.
• Developing and improving procedures, project governance, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Conducting root cause analysis, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Leading and supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Providing technical expertise to optimise equipment performance and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Supporting consistent product quality through reliable processes, effective problem-solving, and compliance with quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation and contributing to ongoing quality and process improvement initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PLC programming capabilities, specifically with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Beckoff.
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a high level of initiative with the capacity to work autonomously.
• Sound decision-making skills with the ability to make timely and practical judgments.
• Willingness and ability to learn and absorb information, and to take accountability for tasks.
• Solid understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing operations, processes, and production environments.

If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to protect food, people, and the planet, and enjoy a career packaged with care.