Senior Control Engineer

CSG Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

A cutting-edge automation solutions company based in Sydney is seeking a Senior Control Engineer. The successful candidate will design and integrate complex control systems, programming Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, and working with ABB and KUKA robots. This role offers a dynamic, innovative environment, competitive salary, and long-term career growth opportunities for individuals passionate about solving engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in controls engineering and automation.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs in industrial settings.
• Proven capability in robotic programming with ABB and/or KUKA.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and integrate automation systems from concept to commissioning.
• Develop and implement automation and control systems tailored for bespoke machinery.
• Mentor junior team members while collaborating across varied engineering disciplines.

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC Programming

Robot Programming

Vision Systems

Electrical Schematic Design

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

ABB Robots

KUKA Robots

Cognex

Job description

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Shape the Future of Automation. Join a pioneering team that is building world-first automation solutions for some of Australia's most iconic manufacturers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Control Engineer to join a forward-thinking, innovation-led organisation that thrives on solving complex automation challenges. Due to continued growth and demand across national and international projects, we are recruiting for a Senior Control Engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering cutting-edge control systems.

What's on Offer

• Join a respected leader in industrial automation
• Work on cutting-edge, high-impact engineering projects
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment
• Excellent salary package and long-term career growth opportunities

About the Company

With over 650 bespoke solutions delivered across major brands, they are expanding their Sydney-based engineering team and seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to help lead and shape world-first automation projects.

This is not a role for someone looking to work on templated systems. Our client operates in the realm of tailored, high-complexity projects, and they are re looking for a hands-on technical leader with a passion for innovation and detail.

About the Role

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will design, program, and integrate industrial automation systems from concept to commissioning. You will work on cross-platform PLC and HMI development, vision systems, motion control, and robotic programming, often involving ABB and KUKA robots in advanced production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation and control systems for bespoke machinery and robotic cells
• Program Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs and develop HMIs
• Perform robotic programming (ABB and/or KUKA essential)
• Integrate and troubleshoot vision systems - including Cognex, Micro-Epsilon, or Mech-Mind
• Create detailed electrical schematics and lead component selection
• Ensure full compliance with Australian Safety Standards (AS4024)
• Deliver complex automation projects across varied industries
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in controls engineering across programming, PLCs, HMIs, and vision integration
• Proven capability with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs
• Robot programming experience with ABB and/or KUKA is essential
• Strong experience with vision systems, ideally Cognex, Micro-Epsilon, Mech-Mind
• Skilled in electrical schematic design and component selection
• Experience delivering diverse and bespoke automation projects from scratch
• Familiarity with a broad range of industrial communication protocols
• Autonomous project leadership skills and the ability to mentor others

If you are a driven Senior Controls Engineer ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Jolene Laureau for a confidential discussion -

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Warehousing and Storage

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