Controls & Automation Engineer -Malaga, WA

Konnecting; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Konnecting, an established engineering and equipment solutions provider, seeks an engineer passionate about PLC programming, SCADA development, control system design, and industrial automation. You will manage the full project lifecycle from design through to FAT, site commissioning, and ongoing technical support.

Reporting to the Head of Controls & Automation, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable automation solutions, develop documentation, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years in PLC programming and control system design.
• Electrical/Electrical engineering or related degree.
• Experience with major PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, GE).
• Knowledge of HMI development and SCADA applications.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and write technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement PLC-based control systems including HMI interfaces and Citect SCADA.
• Create and maintain control system documentation and drawings.
• Specify instrumentation and control requirements for equipment.
• Perform FAT, troubleshooting, and on-site commissioning.
• Develop PLC software standards and automate packages.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Assist in new product automation and R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams.
• Prepare training materials and share knowledge.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Electrical drawings

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Software Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

GE

Job description

Our client is an established engineering and equipment solutions provider specialising in industrial automation, control systems and mechanical equipment.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer passionate about PLC programming, SCADA development, control system design and industrial automation, who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle — from initial design and development through to factory acceptance testing, site commissioning and technical support.

Reporting to the Head of Controls & Automation, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, efficient and innovative automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement industrial control systems, including PLC programming, HMI interfaces and Citect SCADA applications.
• Develop and maintain control system functional descriptions, electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Specify instrumentation and control requirements for industrial equipment.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), system troubleshooting and on-site commissioning.
• Develop, standardise and continuously improve PLC software and automation packages.
• Provide technical support to customers, engineering teams and after-sales service personnel.
• Assist in developing automation solutions for new products and research and development initiatives, including collision avoidance systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, electrical engineers and other technical stakeholders.
• Develop technical training materials and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant workplace health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Provide project estimates, progress updates and technical input to support successful project delivery.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in PLC programming and industrial control system design.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric and GE.
• Practical knowledge of HMI development, Citect SCADA and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical drawings, functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Solid Edge.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of industrial automation and engineering projects.
• Work across the complete automation project lifecycle, from design to commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, software standardisation and new product development.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Apply your technical expertise to practical, real-world engineering challenges.
• Build your career in industrial controls, automation and equipment engineering.