Senior Control Systems Engineer

Frontline Automation Pty; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in a full-time, hybrid role. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in industrial automation, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC/SCADA systems and a Bachelor of Engineering. Enjoy a flexible working environment, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes work-life balance. Join a company that values your contributions and rewards your success.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employee bonus and reward schemes

Exclusive employee discounts

Ongoing mentoring and training

Employee assistance program

Regular team building events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC/SCADA platforms and IEC 61131-3 programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engineering solutions for client requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support across various sites.

Skills

PLC/SCADA platforms

IEC 61131-3 programming languages

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, or similar)

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Schneider PLC

Siemens PLC

CitectSCADA

Ignition

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Control Systems Engineer with practical, hands-on industry experience to fulfil a full-time, hybrid role supporting our largely Port Hedland centric client-base and rapidly growing portfolio of works. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible working environment and accelerated professional development and career advancement through exposure to a diverse range of challenging work experiences and opportunities in the industrial automation space.

Perth-based, Port Hedland residential and/or fixed roster FIFO options available.

Key Responsibilities

1. Consultation with clients to establish requirements and scope of works.
2. Taking a leading role in the design, development, implementation and commissioning of high-quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed our customers’ requirements.
3. Identify and execute optimisation, tuning and efficiency improvements for process plants, mobile machines and fixed plant mining equipment to maximise plant efficiency, reliability, availability and throughput.
4. Provide expert troubleshooting and technical support across various sites and business functions including to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Project teams.
5. Conduct proof testing and compliance auditing of electrical, instrumentation and control systems against asset integrity plans, standards and safety specifications.
6. Travel to client Sites (within WA) for integration, commissioning and support activities on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

1. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, or similar).
2. Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
3. Proficiency with major PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Citect, Ignition).
4. Strong technical proficiency with IEC 61131-3 standard programming languages (ie. LD, FBD, ST, SFC, etc.).
5. Strong understanding of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
6. Proven ability to work autonomously in remote and high-pressure environments.
7. Sound knowledge of AS/NZS standards, functional safety, and site commissioning protocols.
8. Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
9. Australian citizenship or valid Australian work visa.
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and formulate appropriate courses of action and recommendations.
11. Client focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
12. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
13. Functional safety training and certification (TUV, FSEng, CFSP, CFSE, etc.).
14. Experience with Allen-Bradley and Schneider PLCs.
15. Experience with CitectSCADA and Ignition.

What We Offer

At Frontline Automation, we recognise that people are our most invaluable asset. We foster a workplace culture built on integrity, trust and support and put people and work-life balance first. We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that recognises your talent and rewards your loyalty and contribution. You’ll share in the company’s success and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment in which for you to succeed.

1. A competitive remuneration package.
2. Employee bonus and reward schemes.
3. Exclusive employee discounts and offers.
4. Ongoing mentoring and training for professional development and career progression.
5. Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
6. Regular team building and social events.

Additional incentives offered for Port Hedland-based residential roles.