Senior Control Systems Engineer

Embedded Expertise; Darwin; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Embedded Expertise in Darwin, NT is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our established team delivering automation, control systems and OT projects across the Northern Territory.

You will design, develop and test PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions, lead projects from design to handover, mentor graduates, and engage with clients while upholding safety and quality standards. This is a permanent full-time, Darwin-based opportunity with a diverse project portfolio.

Formación

• Engineering degree required and proven project delivery experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and implement industrial automation and control system solutions.

Conocimientos

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentoring graduates

Client engagement

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent & team player

Defence clearance awareness

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Ignition/SCADA

Citect/SCADA

Descripción del empleo

Darwin, NT | Permanent Full-Time

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a well-established engineering team delivering automation, control systems and operational technology projects across the Northern Territory.

Working across critical infrastructure, utilities, resources, defence and industrial sectors, you'll be responsible for delivering innovative automation solutions from concept through to commissioning. This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with client engagement, project leadership and the opportunity to mentor developing engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement industrial automation and control system solutions.
• Develop, configure and test PLC, SCADA and HMI applications.
• Lead technical aspects of projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers.
• Prepare engineering documentation, functional specifications and test procedures.
• Support project planning, estimation and delivery activities.
• Undertake troubleshooting, fault finding and system optimisation.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet applicable safety, quality and technical standards.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Engineering degree and demonstrated project delivery experience.
• 4+ years' experience in the design and development of automated or process control systems.
• Proven experience in electrical design, code development and programming using Rockwell, Siemens and Schneider PLCs.
• Strong experience with HMI and SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Citect or similar technologies.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing Graduate or Junior Engineers.
• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Australian Citizenship is essential.
• Current Defence Security Clearance is highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Darwin-based opportunity.
• Diverse portfolio of automation, OT and control systems projects.
• Exposure to leading technologies and major infrastructure environments.
• Opportunity to further develop leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Supportive and experienced engineering team.
• Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunities.