Graduate/ Junior Engineer

Are you a recent graduate or early-career engineer and looking for a career path full of opportunities and growth? We’re looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our team based in Derrimut Melbourne. Apply today!

About PerForm Packaging Solutions

At PerForm Packaging Solutions we offer customised, fully integrated packaging machinery solutions to our customers in food and beverage markets in Australia and New Zealand. From single part equipment to turnkey installations. We represent some of Europe’s leading packaging machinery manufacturers, providing our customers with the latest, innovative technologies while also offering Australian-based service support and after sales.

The opportunity

In this role, you will be exposed to various aspects of the business while supporting the sales, service, and after-sales teams in their day-to-day operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both problem-solving and working closely with customers and suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare and develop CAD layouts to support design and project requirements
  • Assist with sales design concepts, helping create solutions tailored to customer needs
  • Generate and maintain spare part requests
  • Support troubleshooting customer’s issues and give technical advice
  • Attend project related meetings
  • Assist in machine Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at our suppliers
  • Help with the installation and commissioning at customer’s sites
  • You can grow into the role of a sales engineer or project/sales manager.

Why choose PerForm Packaging Solutions?

You will:

  • work in a dynamic environment with a wide range of clients, sizes of projects and packaging machinery
  • join a small team where you’re valued as an individual and are not just a number. You’ll receive hands-on training and develop your skills on the job alongside our experienced specialists
  • collaborate with some of Europe’s leading packaging machinery manufacturers and gain knowledge of the latest packaging technologies
  • get the opportunity to travel interstate and internationally to attend machine FAT at our suppliers
  • get the chance to shape the future of PerForm Packaging Solutions

What we’re looking for

We’re a small team that works hard to exceed customers’ expectations. We are looking for someone who is motivated to kickstart their career and will become a long-term team member who grows with us. We’re based in Derrimut Melbourne and are seeking someone who can be regularly present in the office.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • full eligibility to live and work in Australia
  • a valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel interstate for service support and occasionally internationally for attending machine FAT at our suppliers
  • a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, packaging engineering, or related field
  • proficient with CAD software is essential
  • can work in cross-functional teams with our suppliers and clients
  • has excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • is willing to learn, improve and is committed to projects and tasks

What we offer

  • A permanent full-time role with a competitive base salary ($75k- 85k)
  • Flexible working hours
  • A collaborative team that values integrity, working hard, having fun and continues to learn new things every day
  • The opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of machines, industries and project sizes
  • The opportunity to kick-start your career and be trained by experts

Apply now!

To apply, or for further information about this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Chris Baudinette at info@performps.com.au.

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