Control Systems Engineer

SAGE Automation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAGE Automation is based at Sydney Airport (Mascot) and delivers technical automation solutions for complex projects in the water, energy, defence and manufacturing sectors. You will design and deliver solutions, manage technical risk, and drive changes while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree and at least 5 years in automation, with Siemens S7/TIA Portal experience and familiarity with Ignition SCADA.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years in automation industry.
• Experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal PLCs.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA and MODBUS TCP/RTU.
• Conveyor systems experience in airport/manufacturing/warehouse.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Based at Sydney Airport (Mascot).
• Design and deliver technical solutions meeting project scope.
• Identify and mitigate technical risk; escalate high risk items.
• Manage and promptly resolve issues, escalating when necessary.
• Manage changes to the technical outcomes of the project.
• Build and maintain relationships with team and client to ensure collaboration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation & control

5+ years experience

Stakeholder communication

Conveyor systems experience

Airport/industrial environment

Night shifts roster

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Ignition SCADA

MODBUS TCP/RTU

Job description

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is Australia's leading independent industrial automation and control systems integrator and a recognised leader in the design, delivery and support of industrial and electrical control solutions. SAGE Automation is also part of the SAGE Group which brings the best thinking to critical industrial operators across the Water, Energy, Defence, Transport, Manufacturing and Resources sectors.

In This Role You Will

• Be based at Sydney Airport (Mascot).
• Design and deliver technical solutions that meet the requirements and scope of the project.
• Identify and mitigate technical risk, escalating high risk items to management.
• Manage and promptly resolve issues as they arise, escalating if and when necessary.
• Manage changes to the technical outcomes of the project.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with your team and client, ensuring a high level of collaboration at all times.
• Be required to work some night shifts as part of a roster.

Skills & Experience

• You will have an appropriate Electrical Engineering qualification combined with at least 5 years of verifiable experience working within the automation industry.
• Have proven technical expertise in electrical engineering, automation and control systems engineering.
• Have technical knowledge of PLC's (Siemens S7 TIA Portal is essential).
• Experience with SCADA such as Ignition and MODBUS TCP/RTU will be highly regarded.
• Have proven experience of conveyor systems within an airport, manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• You will have excellent communications skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and understand their requirements.

To comply with the Airport Authority, applicants must be Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens.

Join An Industry Leader

SAGE Group offers you the opportunity to:

• Develop your career with ongoing learning and support.
• Be part of a national network of Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers.
• Achieve competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

SAGE Group is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and would like to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
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