Automation Engineer - Mining & Industrial Controls

Metso; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metso in Mackay, Queensland, invites a Control Systems Engineer to contribute across electrical design, PLC and SCADA projects within mining, ports infrastructure and bulk materials handling sectors. Depending on experience, you’ll engage from concept through commissioning and client handover.

We value motivated engineers with 2+ years in control systems, strong problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork. This is a chance to grow within a global organisation that emphasizes safety, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or related engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in control systems or automation.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems.
• Exposure to SCADA and HMI systems.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and support project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and commissioning PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
• Developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including functional design specifications
• Participating in FAT and SAT testing
• Providing technical support throughout project delivery
• Working collaboratively with electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and project teams
• Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting activities at client sites
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, quality systems and standards
• Working with customers and stakeholders to deliver automation solutions

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Job description

Metso in Mackay, Queensland, invites a Control Systems Engineer to contribute across electrical design, PLC and SCADA projects within mining, ports infrastructure and bulk materials handling sectors. Depending on experience, you’ll engage from concept through commissioning and client handover.

We value motivated engineers with 2+ years in control systems, strong problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork. This is a chance to grow within a global organisation that emphasizes safety, wellbeing