Automation Engineer - Expression of Interest

Spectrum Automation Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentorship

Work-life balance

Industry-leading projects

Team growth

Job summary

Spectrum Automation Pty Ltd in Melbourne invites applications for Junior to Mid-Level Automation Engineers to join our expanding team. You will work on diverse automation projects across multiple industries, collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver solutions from concept through commissioning.

You will grow technical expertise, contribute to project delivery, and support system upgrades while upholding safety and quality standards in a collaborative national team.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar)
• Proven automation and control system design experience
• Strong experience with Ignition SCADA (preferred)
• Exposure to PLC platforms, industrial networks, and system integration
• Experience in Systems Integrator, OEM, or End User environments
• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission PLC and SCADA systems.
• Contribute to projects across the full lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams on design, integration and implementation.
• Develop automation solutions to improve efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Support system upgrades, fault-finding and client requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to project planning and delivery.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation)

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

At Spectrum Automation, we're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and trusted partners delivering intelligent automation solutions that drive real-world performance. For over 30 years, we've partnered with clients across manufacturing, infrastructure, utilities, food & beverage, water, energy and industrial sectors to improve productivity, reliability and performance through smart engineering.

As our business continues to grow, so does our ambition. We’re investing in our people, expanding our capabilities and creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to grow with us.

We’re strengthening our presence in Melbourne, Victoria, and are looking for Automation Engineers to join our team and play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for our clients.

About the Opportunity:

We’re seeking Junior to Mid-Level Automation Engineers to join our growing team and contribute to a diverse range of automation projects across multiple industries.

Working alongside experienced engineers and a collaborative national team, you’ll have the opportunity to build your technical expertise, gain exposure to different projects and play an important role in delivering solutions from concept through to commissioning.

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems.
• Contributing to projects across the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation and delivery.
• Collaborating with engineers and project teams on system design, integration and implementation.
• Developing automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Supporting system upgrades, fault-finding, troubleshooting and ongoing client requirements.
• Preparing technical documentation and contributing to project planning and delivery.

What We're Looking For:

We're interested in speaking with people who have:

• A Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar)
• Proven experience in automation and control system design
• Strong experience with Ignition SCADA (preferred)
• Exposure to PLC platforms, industrial networks, and system integration
• Experience working within a Systems Integrator, OEM, or End User environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• A commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing Melbourne team with a strong performance culture
• Exciting, industry-leading projects across Australia
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Strong focus on work-life balance and team connection

Interested?

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an established automation business while helping shape our expanding Victorian team. You'll join a highly experienced team that values collaboration, technical excellence and continuous learning while working on interesting industrial automation projects.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.