Graduate Engineer – Automation & Manufacturing 12 mth contract

Graduate Engineer Automation & Manufacturing - 12 month contract

Brompton South Australia

Kickstart your engineering career with a global manufacturing leader.

Detmold Group is a global paper and packaging manufacturer supplying leading FMCG and food brands worldwide. We are seeking a Graduate / earlycareer Engineer (03 years) to join our Group Engineering & Technical team in Adelaide.

This role is designed to develop earlycareer engineers into future technical leaders with a strong focus on automation manufacturing optimisation and global engineering capability.

About the role

As part of a multidisciplinary global engineering team you will support the development and deployment of Detmolds global automation roadmap working closely with manufacturing sites to improve efficiency labour utilisation quality and safety.

Youll gain practical exposure to automation technologies engineering project delivery and continuous improvement while spending time on the factory floor learning how equipment processes and people come together in a live manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support automation initiatives across packing inspection material handling and manufacturing processes
• Assist with engineering projects from concept through to commissioning including FATs and installation support
• Contribute to improving manufacturing performance through OEE improvement downtime reduction and root cause analysis
• Assist with mechanical and automation design using CAD tools and support standardised engineering solutions
• Provide technical support to local and global manufacturing sites
• Ensure all engineering activities align with safety quality and compliance standards

About you

• Degree in Mechanical Mechatronics Automation or related Engineering discipline
• Graduate or 13 years experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment
• Strong interest in automation and manufacturing systems
• Comfortable working on the factory floor and interacting with production teams
• Strong problemsolving and communication skills
• Curious proactive and eager to learn

Exposure to CAD PLCs robotics vision systems or automation projects is advantageous.

What we offer

• Career development within a global engineering function
• Handson automation and manufacturing experience
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Global exposure across international manufacturing sites
• Flexible working hours

If youre motivated to build a longterm career in automation and manufacturing engineering wed love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

At Detmold Group youll be part of a highperforming forwardthinking organisation focused on innovation sustainability and continuous improvement. This is a role where you can shape process maturity lead capability uplift and strengthen commercial outcomes across a global business.

About Us

Detmold Group is a familyowned global business partnering with some of the worlds most iconic food and retail brands. We are committed to positive impact for our people our partners and our planet and to delivering quality service and efficiency in everything we do.

Applicants must have Australian work rights.

Confidential questions: Jennifer Pryor Talent Acquisition Partner

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we respond to every applicant.

Applications close Friday 22^nd May 2026