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Automation Engineers use technology to automate manufacturing processes. This typically involves researching technology, creating plans, implementing new systems and maintaining them.
An Automation Engineer must have a thorough understanding of the manufacturing process so that they can develop a streamlined, automated system. This occupation helps manufacturers to implement more effective processes while still adhering to quality standards.
There are 15 courses available for people who want to become an Automation Engineer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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This graduate certificate will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering..
Average duration: 6 months.
This graduate certificate is inspired and driven by industry, with a strong theoretical underpinning. Concept relevance and knowledge that is critical in this fast-moving work environment has propelled the program design process. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation..
This Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) qualification is inspired and driven by industry, with a strong theoretical underpinning. Concept relevance and knowledge that is critical in this fast-moving work environment has propelled the program design process. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation..
Average duration: 24 months.
Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA play a key role in the Industrial Automation Engineering. The Graduate Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA covers knowledge and skills covers knowledge and skills underpinning the fundamentals of programmable controllers used in industrial automation as well as apply their knowledge for their operation, networking, distributed controllers, and programming control strategies. Additionally, the program will introduce students to SCADA systems hardware and software, a review of typical DCS and SCADA systems, examines DCS controllers and configuration. The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to address issues with the evaluation and design of programmable controllers (associated with hardware equipment) for designing an industrial process automation solution as well as planning and managing the selection, design, installation, configuration and programming for supervisory needs in the control of process plants..
This Master of Engineering (Mechanical) qualification will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering..
In Australia, a full time Automation Engineer generally earns $2,350 per week ($122,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
The occupation of Automation Engineers has remained relatively stable over the last few years. With the continued advancements in technology across all sectors, it is expected that job opportunities for Automation Engineers will continue to grow at a moderate rate.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Firstly, you will need to become qualified as an Engineer. Most people complete a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering to achieve this. Once qualified, you will require an additional qualification such as the Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation or Advanced Diploma of Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics to become an Automation Engineer.
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Here are some potential career pathways within electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering and mechatronics. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Electrical Engineering
Assistant Project Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Asset Engineer
$1,920 weekly pay
Automation Technician
$1,440 weekly pay
Control Technician
Field Engineer
$1,540 weekly pay
Industrial Electrician
Robotics Technician
Telecommunications Technician
$1,250 weekly pay
Automation Engineer
$2,350 weekly pay
Circuit Board Designer
$1,550 weekly pay
Communications Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Supervisor
$1,875 weekly pay
Engineering Consultant
Project Engineer
$2,100 weekly pay
Research Engineer
$2,300 weekly pay
Telecommunications Engineer
Workshop Supervisor
Manufacturing Engineering
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Apprentice Industrial Designer
Engineering Tradesperson
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson
$1,800 weekly pay
CNC Programmer
Engineering Patternmaker
Hydraulic Fitter
$1,350 weekly pay
Hydraulic Mechanic
Industrial Designer
Machinist
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Fitter
Manufacturing Engineer
Materials Engineer
$1,730 weekly pay
Mechanical Fitter
Plant Mechanic
Design Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Plant Engineer
Process Engineer
Production Engineer
Mechatronics
Robotics Engineer
$1,630 weekly pay
Mechatronics Engineer
$1,403 weekly pay
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