Hybrid Electrical Controls Engineer - Machine Safety Lead

Next Day Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Day Recruitment seeks an experienced CMSE Automation Engineer for machine safety across Sydney-based projects. You will translate safety standards into practical shop-floor engineering, manage projects from initial client meeting to commissioning, and ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include site visits, risk assessments, safety design, schematic drawing, PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, and documentation. A strong client liaison and 5 years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Electrical, Mechatronic or Automation Engineering.
• CMSE certification or deep knowledge of AS/NZS 4024.
• Experience designing safety systems: guarding, interlocks, light curtains, E-stops.
• Experience with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical and PLC safety programming.

Responsibilities

• Visit manufacturing sites to scope jobs, estimate time/materials/labour.
• Perform machine safety risk assessments per AS/NZS 4024.
• Design safety systems and draw schematics.
• Program safety PLCs and HMIs; validate on site.

Skills

CMSE

AS/NZS 4024

PLC programming

Client liaison

Project ownership

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechatronic or Automation Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Next Day Recruitment seeks an experienced CMSE Automation Engineer for machine safety across Sydney-based projects. You will translate safety standards into practical shop-floor engineering, manage projects from initial client meeting to commissioning, and ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include site visits, risk assessments, safety design, schematic drawing, PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, and documentation. A strong client liaison and 5 years of relevant experience are essential.