Electronic Instrument Technician

Vertical Transport Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Vertical Transport Solutions Pty Ltd in Sydney CBD is seeking an Electronic Instrument Technician to install, modify, maintain, and repair electronic instruments and control systems used in elevators and escalators. You will work across electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technologies to ensure safety and performance.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience with lift electronics, strong fault-finding skills, PLC familiarity, and a solid understanding of Australian

Qualifications

• 2–3 years proven experience with electronic control systems in elevators or similar.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and lift wiring layouts.
• Strong fault-finding and performance tuning skills.
• Familiarity with PLCs and safety relays.
• Knowledge of Australian electrical safety standards and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission electronic instruments and control systems for lifts.
• Modify, calibrate, and adjust lift control instruments and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot faults in controllers, sensors, and safety systems.
• Repair components within controllers, wiring, and circuit boards.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and diagnostics to prevent downtime.
• Read wiring diagrams and system docs for accurate servicing.
• Collaborate with lift mechanics and electrical fitters to improve reliability.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Teamwork

Education

Electronic or Electrical Technology qualification

Tools

PLC programming tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Vertical Transport Solutions – Sydney CBD NSW

This position plays a crucial role in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electronic instruments and control systems embedded in elevator and escalator equipment. The technician will work across systems that combine electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technologies to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with Australian safety standards.

Key responsibilities

Install and commission electronic instruments, sensors, and automated control systems for elevators and escalators, ensuring alignment with technical and safety requirements.

Modify, calibrate, and adjust lift control instruments and systems, including those integrating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), variable speed drives, and interface relays.

Troubleshoot faults within electronic instruments including control panels, sensor arrays, electronic circuits, and safety systems used in vertical transport equipment.

Repair or replace malfunctioning electronic instrument components within controllers, wiring, circuit boards, encoders, and limit switches.

Perform regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tests on lift instrumentation and control systems to prevent downtime.

Read and interpret wiring diagrams, lift-specific schematics, technical manuals, and system documentation to support accurate servicing.

Conduct compliance checks and testing in accordance with WHS regulations and Australian Standards relevant to lift industry electronics.

Collaborate closely with lift mechanics, electrical fitters, and installation teams to enhance system functionality and reliability.

About you

Qualifications related to Electronic or Electrical Technology, Electrical Instrumentation or similar

At least 2-3 years proven experience working with electronic control systems in elevators, escalators, or other industrial automation settings.

High-level diagnostic skills in fault-finding and performance tuning of lift-specific electronic and control systems.

Familiarity with advanced technologies such as PLC programming, elevator group control systems, and integrated safety relays.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and lift wiring layouts with precision.

Solid understanding of Australian electrical safety standards, WHS procedures, and compliance obligations.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

Vertical Transport Solutions Pty Ltd (VTS) is a leading provider of elevator and escalator installations, servicing, and modernisations. Our expertise also spans integrated systems such as security, home automation, and CCTV. As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking a qualified Electronic Instrument Technician to support the control systems and instrumentation within our vertical transport operations.

• Competitive remuneration aligned with industry standards
• Access to ongoing specialised training and professional development in vertical transport technologies
• A supportive, safety-focused work environment with opportunities for career progression