Senior Control Systems Engineer - Safety Systems

Alliance Automation; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking a Senior Control Systems & Safety Engineer to design, implement and commission advanced control solutions across heavy industry. You’ll work directly with clients to capture requirements, develop practical scopes of work and deliver safe, compliant systems.

You’ll apply functional safety principles, conduct hazard analyses, and oversee SIL verification while owning technical outcomes and mentoring the team. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ control systems engineering experience in heavy industry or complex environments.
• Hands-on design, programming and commissioning of industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of automation platforms and industrial networks.
• Experience applying functional and/or machine safety principles in engineering design and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and commission advanced control system solutions across complex industrial environments.
• Understand operational challenges, define requirements and develop clear, practical scopes of work.
• Apply functional and machine safety principles throughout the project lifecycle, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety lifecycle activities and SIL verification.
• Take responsibility for technical deliverables, ensuring they meet quality, safety and performance standards.
• Solve complex engineering challenges and share knowledge with the wider team.

Skills

5+ years experience

Control systems design

Industrial networks

Client facing

Functional safety principles

Safety standards (IEC 61508/61511)

Hazard analysis

Communication of technical concepts

Proactive engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Industrial automation platforms

Job description

Senior Control Systems & Safety Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems & Safety Engineer to join our growing team and deliver high-quality control systems, automation and functional safety solutions across complex industrial environments.

This is a hands‑on senior engineering role where you’ll work directly with clients, solve complex technical challenges and take ownership of control systems projects from design and development through to commissioning.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver Complex Engineering Solutions

Design, develop, implement and commission advanced control system solutions across complex industrial environments.

Work Directly with Clients

Understand operational challenges, define requirements and develop clear, practical scopes of work.

Engineer Safety Into the Solution

Apply functional and machine safety principles throughout the project lifecycle, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety lifecycle activities and SIL verification.

Own Your Engineering Outcomes

Take responsibility for your technical deliverables, ensuring they meet the required standards for quality, safety and performance.

Bring Your Technical Expertise

Solve complex engineering challenges, provide senior-level technical support and share your knowledge and experience with the wider engineering team.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ control systems engineering experience, ideally within heavy industry, process industries or other complex industrial environments


• Strong hands‑on experience in the design, programming and commissioning of industrial control systems


• Sound knowledge of automation platforms and industrial communication networks


• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder engagement skills


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and practically


• Experience applying functional and/or machine safety principles in engineering design and commissioning


• Knowledge of relevant standards including IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061 and ISO 13849


• Experience with hazard analysis, risk assessment and SIL verification


• A proactive approach to engineering, safety, quality and continuous improvement

Functional Safety Expertise

We’re particularly interested in experienced Control Systems Engineers who bring additional functional safety capability.

Qualifications or certifications such as the following will be highly regarded:

• FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland)


• TÜV SÜD Functional Safety Engineer


• Graduate Certificate in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering


• Other relevant functional or machine safety qualifications

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred, combined with demonstrated industry experience in control systems and automation.

If you’re an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for greater technical responsibility, challenging industrial projects and the opportunity to strengthen your functional safety expertise, we’d like to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Solve complex problems. Build smarter, safer industrial solutions.

About Alliance Automation

At Alliance Automation, we’re creating a smarter, brighter and sustainable tomorrow by delivering automation, electrical and digital engineering solutions that help Australian industry operate safer, smarter and more efficiently.

Across water, mining, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and defence, our people combine technical expertise, practical engineering and innovative thinking to solve complex operational challenges.

But what really defines Alliance is how we work.

Our Ways of Working

Care | We put people and safety first

We care about how we show up and the difference we make. Safety, wellbeing and respect are fundamental to everything we do.

Collaboration | We are better together

We work as one team, share knowledge, value different perspectives and support each other to deliver great outcomes.

Integrity | We do what we say

We’re open, honest and accountable. We do what we say we’ll do and take responsibility for our actions.

Impact | We deliver outcomes that matter

We focus on quality, manage risk and deliver work that creates lasting value for our customers and communities.

Curiosity | We find better ways

We think big, keep learning, challenge ourselves and look for smarter ways to solve problems.

At Alliance, you’ll be part of a progressive environment where people are encouraged to grow, contribute, challenge ideas and make an impact.

Creating a smarter, brighter and sustainable tomorrow.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.