Automation Engineer (Junior-Mid) | PLC/SCADA Design

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

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.