Automation Technician X 2

Embedded Expertise; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise in Brisbane is seeking two Electrical Automation Technicians to join our growing team. You will mentor and provide hands-on support to Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning industrial automation systems across Queensland.

You will work on field service activities, breakdown support, and control system upgrades, including PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networking solutions.

Qualifications

• PLC programming and troubleshooting on Siemens platforms.
• SCADA and HMI development, configuration, and fault finding.
• Hazardous Area installation and maintenance experience.
• AS4024 machine safety knowledge.
• Industrial electrical experience in manufacturing, utilities, mining, or process industries.
• Proven fault-finding across PLC/SCADA/HMI and industrial control systems.
• Industrial Ethernet networking, protocols, and diagnostics.
• Automation system commissioning, integration, and optimisation.
• Roster flexibility and after-hours call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide hands-on technical support to Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians.
• Field service across client sites in Queensland for automation projects.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation, and commissioning of PLC/SCADA/HMI control systems.
• Support control system upgrades and integration across industrial networks.
• Participate in after-hours call-outs when required.

Skills

Siemens PLC

SCADA

HMI

Industrial Ethernet

Troubleshooting

Field service

Electrical diagnostics

Education

Cert III/IV I&C

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC

WinCC SCADA

SCADA tools

Job description

Embedded Expertise has secured permanent opportunities for two Electrical Automation Technicians to join an exciting and growing company based in Brisbane.

In this role, you will provide mentoring and hands-on technical support to Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians, focusing on the maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems across various client sites throughout Queensland.

Embedded Expertise has secured permanent opportunities for two Electrical Automation Technicians to join an exciting and growing company based in Brisbane.

In this role, you will provide mentoring and hands-on technical support to Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians, focusing on the maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems across various client sites throughout Queensland.

You will be involved in field service activities, breakdown support, electrical installation works, control system upgrades, and the commissioning of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networking solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about automation technology and solving complex industrial control challenges.

Experience you need:

• PLC programming and troubleshooting, particularly Siemens platforms
• SCADA and HMI development, configuration, and fault finding
• Cert III or IV in Instrumentation and Control
• Hazardous Area installation and maintenance experience, including relevant qualifications
• Knowledge of AS4024 Machine Safety standards
• Strong industrial electrical experience within manufacturing, utilities, mining, or process industries
• Proven experience fault-finding and supporting PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems
• Industrial Ethernet networking experience, including communication protocols and network diagnostics
• Exposure to automation system commissioning, integration, and optimisation
• Ability to work on rosters and participate in after-hours call-outs when required

Key requirements:

• Queensland A-Grade Electrical Licence
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check and pre-employment medical, including Drug & Alcohol testing
• Full Australian working rights

If you are a motivated Electrical Automation Technician with a strong background in industrial control systems, instrumentation, and automation technologies, we want to hear from you. Our client offers permanent positions, ongoing training and mentoring, and exposure to a wide range of automation platforms, control systems, and industrial technologies.