Why Work with Assurant?
Assurant unites employees worldwide around uncompromising values and culture. You'll bring innovative thought and a passion for exceptional customer and client partnering to everything you do.
Benefits
* International and local mentoring programs
* Two recharge days and a cultural day annually to support work/life balance and celebrate what matters to you
* Discounted Employee Share Purchase Program
* Diversity panels and employee resource groups
* 10 weeks company‐paid parental leave
* Development programs and support for higher education
* Novated vehicle leasing
* Volunteering leave to give back to the communities we serve
Role Overview
Automation Process Engineer – onsite lead for planning, deploying, and integrating new automation within Assurant's Australia Supply Chain operations, based in Auburn NSW. Own the end‐to‐end implementation lifecycle for new automation machinery and mechatronic solutions, ensuring maximum uptime, throughput, safety, and reliability.
Responsibilities
* Automation Deployment & Commissioning (40%) – Lead end‐to‐end deployment of automation equipment: installation, commissioning, testing, and handover; manage project plans, schedules, risks, and change control; own FAT/SAT, ramp‐up plans, and performance validation; coordinate vendors, Facilities, IT, and EHS.
* System Ownership, Reliability & Operational Support (25%) – Act as SME and Tier 2/3 escalation point; monitor performance (throughput, downtime, OEE); lead root cause analysis; develop preventive maintenance strategies; partner with operations to optimise equipment availability and safety.
* Automation Strategy & Business Case Development (20%) – Identify and prioritise automation opportunities; define requirements, process flows, and system integrations; build business cases and present recommendations; collaborate with global automation and supply chain teams.
* Continuous Improvement & Optimisation (10%) – Analyse workflows and data to identify bottlenecks; apply structured CI methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma); evaluate new Industry 4.0 technologies and lead pilots.
* Training, Safety & Compliance (5%) – Develop SOPs, maintenance plans, and training materials; train operators and maintenance teams; ensure compliance with WHS, safety, and internal standards; collaborate with US automation team on best practices and new technologies.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
* Proven experience in process engineering and/or automation within a supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operational environment.
* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies for process improvement.
* Track record delivering equipment rollout projects from concept to go‐live, including vendor coordination and timeline management.
* Hands‐on technical expertise troubleshooting and maintaining automated machinery (conveyors, sortation, robotics, vision systems) and control systems (PLC, sensors, industrial networks).
* Strong analytical problem‐solving skills with experience performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
* Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex engineering concepts to technical and non‐technical stakeholders; confident partnering with operations teams.
* Working knowledge of Australian WHS requirements in industrial/warehouse environments and safe systems of work.
Next Steps
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a police check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
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