Graduate Engineer – Automation & Manufacturing - 12 month contract
Brompton, South Australia
Kick‑start 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 / early‑career Engineer (0–3 years) to join our Group Engineering & Technical team in Adelaide.
This role is designed to develop early‑career 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 Detmold’s global automation roadmap, working closely with manufacturing sites to improve efficiency, labour utilisation, quality and safety.
You’ll 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 1–3 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 problem‑solving 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
- Hands‑on automation and manufacturing experience
- Mentorship from experienced engineers
- Global exposure across international manufacturing sites
- Flexible working hours
If you’re motivated to build a long‑term career in automation and manufacturing engineering, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At Detmold Group, you’ll be part of a high‑performing, forward‑thinking 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 family‑owned global business partnering with some of the world’s 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 — careers@detmoldgroup.com
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer — we respond to every applicant.
Applications close Friday 22nd May 2026
- Published on 22 Apr 2026, 11:45 PM