PLC & SCADA Automation Engineer for Industrial Projects

CNF - an RSGx Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CNFiTech Engineering designs, builds, tests, commissions and supports PLC and SCADA systems for utilities, industry, and government clients in Sydney. The role requires regular site attendance, including commissioning, inspections and performance assessments to meet project needs.

You will design and program PLC/SCADA systems, manage automation projects from design through handover, develop control system specs and documentation, and work with engineers, contractors and clients to ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, testing, and commissioning PLC/SCADA on industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens S7 platforms (Step 7, TIA Portal).
• Experience configuring Schneider Electric M580 PLC platforms.
• Experience with ClearSCADA / GeoSCADA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Bachelor's degree recognised by Engineers Australia in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems.
• Manage automation projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop control system designs, specifications, requirements, and documentation.
• Analyse plant performance to identify improvements in reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, process engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Plan and coordinate FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
• Define equipment, instrumentation, network, and control system requirements.
• Ensure systems meet engineering, safety, quality, and client standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and performance reviews.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, modifications, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and support project delivery from concept through to operation.
• Prepare operations, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.

Skills

PLC/SCADA design and commissioning

Industrial automation project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree recognized by Engineers Australia in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related discipline

Tools

Siemens S7 (Step 7, TIA Portal)

Schneider Electric M580 PLC

ClearSCADA / GeoSCADA

Job description

CNFiTech Engineering designs, builds, tests, commissions and supports PLC and SCADA systems for utilities, industry, and government clients in Sydney. The role requires regular site attendance, including commissioning, inspections and performance assessments to meet project needs.

You will design and program PLC/SCADA systems, manage automation projects from design through handover, develop control system specs and documentation, and work with engineers, contractors and clients to ensure safety,