Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Intelligent Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Job summary

Intelligent Recruitment seeks a Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer to lead multidisciplinary automation projects for highly specialised equipment. You will design, program, test and commission advanced control systems, applying expertise in motion control, safety interlocks and PLCs to deliver robust solutions.

You will analyze technical options, document engineering decisions, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supporting ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in automation and control systems.
• Experience with safety PLCs and complex automated equipment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test and commission specialist automation and safety systems.
• Apply knowledge across motion control, safety interlocks, PLCs, vacuum and pneumatic systems.
• Analyse options, provide recommendations to improve safety and reliability.

Skills

Automation engineering

Control systems

PLC programming

Mechatronics

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering degree

Tools

PLC hardware

Motion control

SCADA

Job description

One-off opportunity to join a sought-after organisation and take the lead in designing and maintaining control systems for complex, special-purpose equipment where no two engineering challenges are the same.

Take ownership of complex automation and control system projects

Work on technically challenging equipment requiring innovative, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions

Apply your automation expertise and problem-solving skills to develop tailored solutions in a highly specialised environment.

Your new role

As the Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer, you will provide leadership and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through to development, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements. Working within a small, collaborative team, you will develop and maintain electrical and mechatronic support systems for technically complex, special-purpose equipment, applying analytical thinking and specialist engineering expertise to solve complex technical problems and develop fit-for-purpose solutions.

You will:

Design, program, test and commission specialist automation and safety systems.

Apply specialist technical knowledge across motion control, safety interlock systems, PLCs, vacuum, and pneumatic control systems.

Analyse technical problems, evaluate design options and provide well-reasoned recommendations to improve system safety and reliability.

Design and document electrical systems and control solutions in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Support the safe and reliable operation of existing equipment and the development of systems for future equipment.

Your Background

Degree qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or a closely related discipline)

Extensive experience in a similar position, developing and maintaining industrial automation and control systems

Experience with safety PLCs, motion control and electrical systems for complex automated equipment would be desirable

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical options and develop well-reasoned engineering solutions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and explain complex technical information clearly.

The Organisation:

Our client is a world-renowned organisation undertaking exceedingly interesting and unique work providing real world benefits that positively impact society, communities and individuals.

The organisation boasts long term employees and provides a great working environment and culture with excellent career progression opportunities. The environment is professional, friendly and supportive and the projects are unique and interesting.

• Benefits include real work life balance with flexible conditions.