Automation Engineer - Electrical & Mechatronic Projects

Illawarra Rugby League; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities across Australia

Job summary

BlueScope Building Components is seeking an Automation / Electrical Technician to join the National Engineering team, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wollongong. The role requires regular travel across Australia and involves supporting capital projects, commissioning, and equipment upgrades.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering and hands-on experience with automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience with automation systems and control software.
• Willingness to travel across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications for the procurement of equipment and systems.
• Provide input into commissioning procedures and activities.
• Develop standards and scopes of work for project design.
• Assist maintenance groups with troubleshooting and diagnostics and ensure engineering documentation is stored centrally.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Education

Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

HMI

DCS

SCADA

Job description

BlueScope Building Components is seeking an Automation / Electrical Technician to join the National Engineering team, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Wollongong. The role requires regular travel across Australia and involves supporting capital projects, commissioning, and equipment upgrades.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering and hands-on experience with automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, with strong project management and