Control Systems Engineer

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

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:

At Metso, you’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering innovative Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EIC) solutions across the mining, ports infrastructure and bulk materials handling sectors.

We are interested in connecting with Control Systems Engineers who are looking to build their career with a global organisation and contribute to technically diverse projects. This is an Expression of Interest for potential future opportunities based in Mackay, with opportunities suited to engineers with 2+ years’ experience through to more experienced control systems professionals.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute across electrical design, PLC and SCADA systems, commissioning, functional safety and project delivery. Our team also supports advanced automation technologies used to optimise bulk stockyards and ship loader operations globally.

About The Opportunity

Depending on your experience, you may be involved across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to programming, testing, commissioning and client handover.

Areas of responsibility may include:

• Designing, developing and commissioning PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
• Developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including functional design specifications
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• 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 technical standards
• Working with customers and other stakeholders to deliver effective automation solutions

About You

We’re interested in hearing from motivated and technically capable engineers who enjoy solving complex automation and control challenges and working as part of a project-focused team.

You may bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems
• Exposure to SCADA and HMI systems
• An understanding of instrumentation, industrial networks and control system engineering practices
• Experience preparing technical documentation and supporting project delivery
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience within mining, particularly surface operations, CHPPs, stockyard machines or bulk materials handling, will be highly regarded. Experience with commissioning, site-based projects or industrial automation will also be valuable.

Why Metso?

This is an opportunity to join a global organisation where you can work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced specialists and continue developing your engineering capability.

If you’re a Control Systems Engineer based in or around Mackay, or considering a move to the region, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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