Job Description
We are a specialty coffee roaster operating a large-scale coffee roasting and packing facility, and we are seeking an experienced Electronic Service Technician to support the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of our production equipment.
This role is focused on complex electronic instruments and control systems used in industrial coffee roasters, packing lines and associated production equipment.
A Bit About Us
Five Senses Coffee is a proudly Australian-owned specialty coffee company committed to supplying great coffee and exceptional service to our loyal and passionate customers. We are a values-driven company with a unique culture where we strive to be positive, ethical, excellent, and caring in everything we do! Our mission is simple: to impact people positively through specialty coffee.
We are committed to being a progressive company that values and supports its staff. We continuously seek to improve our workplace, products, and services. As a certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral company, we use our business as a force for good.
About the role
Working as part of our engineering and production support team, you will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair, calibration, modification and commissioning of electronic instruments and control systems that directly support coffee roasting and packing operations.
Your work will span production support, preventative maintenance and R&D-driven improvements, ensuring equipment operates safely, accurately and reliably.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing faults in electronic control systems used on coffee roasters and packing equipment, including sensors, VFDs, PLCs, transmitters, actuators, control boards and safety circuits
Performing advanced electronic fault-finding using schematics, test instruments and logical diagnostic methods
Repairing or replacing electronic components, wiring and sub-assemblies to restore system performance
Calibrating temperature, pressure, airflow and process control instruments to ensure consistency and product quality
Installing, modifying and commissioning electronic instruments and control systems as part of upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting preventative and corrective maintenance activities within the roasting and packing plant
Working with the service, production and roastery teams to develop, test and validate new control features and process enhancements
Verifying system performance following repairs or modifications, including functional testing and safety checks
Accurately documenting diagnostics, repairs, calibrations and technical findings
What you’ll bring
You are a technically capable tradesperson who enjoys working on complex, integrated systems in an industrial environment and taking ownership of technical problems from diagnosis through to resolution.
Essential:
AQF Certificate III or IV in Electronics, Instrumentation or Electrical/Electronic Trade, or equivalent
Demonstrated a minimum of 10 years’ experience installing, maintaining and repairing electronic instruments and control systems
Strong understanding of measurement and control principles, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, PLCs, VFDs and safety devices
Ability to interpret electrical and electronic schematics and technical documentation
Experience using electronic diagnostic and test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency generators, and calibration tools
A structured, analytical and safety-focused approach to fault finding
Desirable:
Experience with coffee roasters, food production equipment or industrial packing machinery
Exposure to Siemens PLCs, S7 languages (LAD, FBD, STL, SCL), embedded control systems, or industrial communication protocols
Restricted Electrical Licence (REL), or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company car
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
