Control Systems Engineer

Alliance Automation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development program

Paid parental leave

20 days annual leave

Option to purchase up to 4 additional

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Alliance Automation in Sydney is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our team. With about 2–3 years of industry experience and a solid foundation in PLC, SCADA and industrial automation, you’ll contribute across the full project lifecycle from design through site commissioning.

Working with experienced engineers, you’ll develop and modify PLC/SCADA applications, assist with specifications and testing, troubleshoot issues and help deliver high‑quality engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in control systems or automation.
• Solid foundation in PLC and SCADA.
• Good understanding of industrial automation fundamentals.
• Relevant degree in Electrical/Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and delivery of control systems projects.
• Develop PLC/SCADA applications under guidance.
• Assist with specifications, drawings and test procedures.
• Contribute to site testing, FAT and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot control systems and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

Industrial automation

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Schneider PLCs

GeoSCADA

PlantSCADA

Industrial networks

Job description

Want to work on meaningful engineering projects, develop your technical capability and be part of a team that genuinely values its people? At Alliance Automation, you’ll help deliver the automation, digital and electrical solutions transforming Australian industry, while building your career alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals.

Why Alliance Automation?

Do Work That Matters – Work on real-world engineering challenges and contribute to solutions that make Australian industry smarter and more efficient.

Invest in Your Career – We back our people with professional development, in-house training and opportunities to keep building their capability.

Be Part of a Great Team – Join a collaborative, inclusive environment built around trust, integrity and people supporting each other to succeed.

Enjoy the Rewards – Along with a competitive salary, you’ll receive:

• A generous Professional Development program
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

The Opportunity

Ready to build your control systems career on challenging, real-world automation projects?

We’re looking for a motivated Control Systems Engineer to join our Sydney team, ideally with around 2–3 years of industry experience and a strong foundation in PLC, SCADA and industrial automation.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute across the full project lifecycle, from functional design and programming through to testing and site commissioning. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, gain broader project exposure and progressively take on greater responsibility as your capability develops.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the design, development and delivery of control systems and automation projects
• Develop and modify PLC and SCADA applications under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Assist with functional specifications, technical documentation, drawings and test procedures
• Participate in system testing, FAT and site commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot control system issues and contribute to practical engineering solutions
• Work with clients and project stakeholders to understand operational and technical requirements
• Deliver high-quality engineering work in accordance with project requirements and schedules
• Contribute to a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an engineer who has developed a solid technical foundation and is ready to build on it through greater exposure to projects, clients and industrial automation environments.

• Approximately 2–3 years’ experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment
• Practical experience with PLC and/or SCADA systems
• Sound understanding of control systems, industrial automation and engineering fundamentals
• Some exposure to programming, testing and commissioning industrial control systems
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach and genuine willingness to learn and develop
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• A current Australian driver’s licence

Highly Regarded Experience

While not essential, we’d be particularly interested in hearing from engineers with exposure to:

• Schneider PLCs
• GeoSCADA
• PlantSCADA
• Industrial communication networks and control system architecture
• Automation projects within the water and wastewater sector

Build Your Career with Alliance Automation

This is an opportunity to develop your engineering career within a technically strong and collaborative environment, working alongside experienced people who can help you expand your capability and take on increasingly challenging work.

If you’re curious, technically minded and ready to broaden your experience in industrial automation, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

At Alliance Automation, we’re helping shape the future of Australian industry through smart automation, electrical engineering, operational technology and digital solutions.

We work across water and wastewater, mining, oil and gas, defence, infrastructure and manufacturing, delivering solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability and performance of our clients’ operations.

But what we deliver is only part of who we are. How we work matters just as much.

Our Ways of Working are built around five values: Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity. These values guide how we work together, how we support our clients and the culture we continue to build across Alliance Automation.

We provide a progressive environment where people are encouraged to learn, develop their careers, contribute ideas and celebrate success together. We also recognise the importance of life outside work and support a healthy balance between career, family and lifestyle.

If you want to develop your career, work alongside talented people and contribute to engineering solutions that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.