Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Lead

Suntory Oceania; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off (Suntory Day)

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Flexible working

Volunteer leave

Additional leave purchase

Recognition programme

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to own and improve the site’s automation and OT infrastructure, including PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation. You will collaborate with Engineering, IT and operations to deliver reliable production systems.

You will work with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, manage documentation and compliance, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with Australian Standards. The role is based at our Ipswich facility with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving ability and stakeholder engagement across operations, maintenance and IT.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix, PanelView) and Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal, WinCC).
• Experience with Windows Servers, Active Directory and SQL environments to support automation apps.
• Experience maintaining and integrating SCADA systems (Ignition SCADA desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver safe, compliant work to Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise automation systems including PLCs, HMIs and SCADA to ensure smooth production operations.
• Collaborate with IT to design and support automation infrastructure with security and lifecycle best practices.
• Engage with engineering, manufacturing and vendors to prioritise site needs and manage change processes.
• Diagnose automation and IT issues and drive efficiency improvements across the site.
• Manage documentation, risk assessments and compliance with Australian Standards.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA systems

IT-OT collaboration

Electrical troubleshooting

Windows Server/Active Directory/SQL

Education

B.Eng. Electrical or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

PanelView

Siemens S7/TIA Portal/WinCC

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Suntory Oceania is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to own and improve the site’s automation and OT infrastructure, including PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation. You will collaborate with Engineering, IT and operations to deliver reliable production systems.

You will work with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, manage documentation and compliance, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with Australian Standards. The role is based at our Ipswich facility with a strong safety culture.