SCADA Engineer - Senior, Lead or Specialist

Yokogawa Australia & New Zealand; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Ongoing learning and development

High-impact projects

Job summary

A global leader in industrial automation is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer based in Melbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end SCADA management, coordinating service activities, and guiding clients through technical issues. Candidates need a qualification in relevant engineering fields and at least 5 years of SCADA control experience. The role offers a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and involvement in high-impact projects across Australia and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SCADA control systems.
• Experience/understanding of DCS/PLC system design, integration, and testing.
• CI Server/Fast tools experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Foundation Fieldbus, DNP3 and MQTT protocols.
• Experience/understanding of DCS/PLC system design, integration, and testing are highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end SCADA management including system design and configuration.
• Provide guidance and solutions to clients.
• Drive problem-solving and decision-making.
• Drive problem-solving and risk mitigation throughout projects.
• Ensure compliance with client design standards and industry regulations.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers and support their development.
• Participate in on-call rosters and attend client sites as needed.

Skills

SCADA management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Education

Qualification in chemical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, electrical, or equivalent

Instrumentation

Mechatronics

Electrical

Tools

CI Server/Fast tools

Foundation Fieldbus

DNP3

MQTT protocols

Job description

SCADA Engineer - Senior, Lead or Specialist

Yokogawa have an expanding SCADA project portfolio, and are seeking applications from skilled SCADA Engineers either as a Specialist Engineer, or the Senior to Lead Engineer based in our Melbourne Office. We want dynamic people who know SCADA, and who can navigate across an organisation, wishing to develop their career to the next level. This role is open to people in Melbourne or those wishing to relocate to Melbourne for a long term career with Yokogawa.

What you’ll do:

• End-to-end SCADA management - from system design and configuration to testing, commissioning, and ongoing support for Yokogawa SCADA systems, ensuring high-quality results aligned with project scopes, schedules, and standards.
• Coordinate service activities alongside the Service Manager to guarantee all work is performed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Provide guidance and solutions to clients, addressing technical issues and managing communications.
• Drive problem-solving and decision-making, proactively identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with client design standards, industry regulations, and Yokogawa’s commitment to engineering excellence.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers, contributing to their development.
• Participate in on-call rosters and attend client sites as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualification in chemical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, electrical, or equivalent with some IT experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SCADA control systems. CI Server/Fast tools experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Foundation Fieldbus, DNP3 and MQTT protocols.
• Experience/understanding of DCS/PLC system design, integration, and testing are highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Why Yokogawa?

At Yokogawa, we’re driven by one purpose – to co-innovate tomorrow. With a global team of more than 18,000 across 60+ countries, we’ve been using technology and innovation to shape a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world.

Joining Yokogawa means being part of a company that truly values its people and the planet. We’re looking for passionate individuals who care about making a real impact – people who want their work to matter.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace where collaboration, respect, and integrity aren’t just words – they’re how we operate every day.
• Exciting, high-impact projects across Australia and beyond, where your ideas and expertise make a real impact.
• A culture of growth – with ongoing learning, development, and clear career pathways designed to help you reach your full potential.
• A proud legacy of quality and innovation – we’re a trusted global leader in industrial automation and control solutions, offering full-lifecycle support to our customers.
• A strong safety focus and genuine appreciation for balance, wellbeing, and teamwork.
• At Yokogawa, you won’t just build a career – you’ll help build a better future.

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