Controls & Automation Specialist | A-Grade Electrician

The Australian Turntable Company; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

No shift work

On-site Bendigo facility

Career development

Support for further qualifications

Challenging projects

Job summary

The Australian Turntable Company in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking a Controls & Automation Specialist to own electrical control systems from design and programming to assembly and testing.

You will work with our engineering, production and installation teams, designing control panels, programming PLCs, wiring and troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. A Victorian A-Grade Licence and PLC experience are required; degree is nice but not essential.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence or eligible via interstate recognition.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Experience in control panel assembly, wiring, testing, fault-finding.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, assemble and test electrical control systems.
• Create schematics and control box layouts.
• Program, test and troubleshoot PLC-based systems.
• Assemble, wire and verify control boxes.
• Specify components and provide technical support.
• Maintain drawings, documentation and troubleshooting guides.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure safety and compliance of electrical work.

Skills

PLC programming

Control system design

Electrical wiring

Electrical control panels

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Independent collaboration

Education

Victoria A-Grade Electrical Licence

Electrical engineering degree (advantage)

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

The Australian Turntable Company – Bendigo VIC

Put your electrical and automation expertise to work in a role with real variety.

Are you an experienced A-Grade Electrician with a passion for PLC programming, automation and control systems?

Looking for a role where you can combine your technical expertise with hands-on electrical work, without the shift work, constant travel or unpredictable hours?

Australian Turntables is seeking a Controls & Automation Specialist to join our engineering team in Bendigo.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our electrical control systems, from design and programming through to control box assembly, testing and troubleshooting.

About us

The Australian Turntable Company (ATC) is a proudly Australian manufacturer based in Bendigo, Victoria, specialising in the design and manufacture of vehicle turntables. Our products are used across Australia and internationally, and we're proud to design and manufacture solutions that solve complex engineering challenges.

We're a close-knit team where your ideas, expertise and contributions can make a genuine difference.

About the role

Working closely with our engineering, production and installation teams, you'll be responsible for the design, development, programming, assembly and testing of electrical control systems across our product range.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing electrical control systems, schematics and control box layouts.
• Programming, testing and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Assembling, wiring, testing and verifying electrical control boxes.
• Selecting and specifying electrical and automation components.
• Providing technical troubleshooting support to our installation and service teams.
• Developing and maintaining electrical drawings, technical documentation and troubleshooting guides.
• Identifying opportunities to improve product reliability, standardisation and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensuring electrical work and control systems meet applicable safety and compliance requirements.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong practical electrical skills with the technical knowledge and curiosity to develop and improve automation systems.

You’ll need:

• A current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence, or eligibility to obtain one through interstate licence recognition.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC programming, control system design and industrial automation.
• Experience in electrical control panel assembly, wiring, testing and fault-finding.
• The ability to read, interpret and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.

It would be an advantage to have:

• A degree, diploma or other formal qualification in electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Experience with electrical CAD software.
• Experience developing or improving automated machinery or industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical product configuration, bills of materials and engineering change processes.

An engineering degree is not essential. We value demonstrated technical capability and practical experience, and welcome applicants who are interested in further developing their engineering qualifications.

Why join Australian Turntables?

• Work-life balance: Permanent, full-time employment, Monday to Friday, with no shift work.
• One location: Based at our Bendigo manufacturing facility, without regular site travel.
• Variety: Combine PLC programming and controls development with practical, hands-on electrical work.
• Ownership: See your work through from concept and design to a finished, tested product.
• Interesting projects: Work on specialised, Australian-made products used locally and internationally.
• Professional development: We're committed to developing our people's capabilities. For the right candidate, we may be able to offer support towards further tertiary qualifications, such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Real impact: Join a collaborative team where you can influence how products are designed, built and improved.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Australian Turntables is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where people feel supported to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.