Control Systems Engineer

Saunders; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing leave

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cost of living discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Saunders Automation, a Perth-based electrical and control systems engineering company, is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team in Western Australia. The role covers design, programming and project delivery from concept through to commissioning and handover.

You will work across PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms, with occasional site work and travel. A tertiary engineering qualification, hands-on control systems experience, and a valid WHS card are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Hands-on experience with industrial control systems programming
• White/Blue Card (Construction WHS Induction)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program control systems across PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms
• Deliver functional design specs and control philosophy documentation
• Execute FAT, SAT and commissioning plans
• Provide technical support and mentoring to the wider team
• Manage work to Australian Standards and company procedures

Skills

PLC/SCADA knowledge

HMI development

System design & programming

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider Electric

Emerson

Ignition

Citect

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Job description

Control Systems Engineer – Saunders Automation – Perth

Saunders Automation is a specialist electrical and control systems engineering company with deep expertise in PLC, SCADA, DCS and RTU projects across multiple industries. As we grow, we're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our Perth team.

About The Role

You’ll provide industrial control system support (remote and onsite) and contribute to full project delivery — from concept and detailed design through to FAT, SAT, commissioning and client handover. Work spans a range of industries with mostly office-based and local site work.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop and program control systems across PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Emerson and others)
• Deliver functional design specs, control philosophy documentation and OT network design
• Execute FAT, SAT and commissioning plans
• Provide technical support and mentoring to the wider team
• Manage work to Australian Standards and company procedures

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with industrial control systems programming
• White/Blue Card (Construction WHS Induction)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a self‑starter attitude
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel occasionally

Desirable

Experience with industrial networking, cybersecurity, or HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Citect, WinCC or FactoryTalk.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellbeing leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cost of living discounts
• Ongoing training and development

To Join The Saunders Team, You’ll Need

• Full working rights in Australia
• Contactable references
• A clear criminal record check
• To complete a pre‑employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)
• For the right person, we would consider engaging you under the type of contract that works for you - full time, part time, ongoing, or temporary

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier‑free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. While we review every submission carefully, we aren't always able to respond individually due to application volume.