Senior Controls Engineer Ii - Global Automation Projects

ManpowerGroup; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Fully maintained company vehicle

On-call allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to design, program, implement and commission control systems across industrial sectors, providing technical support to internal teams and clients. You will work on PLC/SCADA projects using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider platforms, undertake onsite commissioning and contribute to documentation and methodologies.

Hybrid work is available with interstate travel for project delivery.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in control systems engineering in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider).
• Experience with onsite commissioning and instrumentation is valued.
• Exposure to Honeywell DCS is desirable.
• Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver control systems and automation projects across industries.
• Program, troubleshoot and fault-find PLC/SCADA systems.
• Undertake onsite commissioning of control systems and instrumentation.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams and clients.
• Prepare engineering documentation and methodologies.
• Develop high‑quality engineering designs tailored to client needs.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Onsite commissioning

Client-facing

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider

Honeywell DCS

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Salary: Competitive salary package, based on experience.

Work Setup: Hybrid - Brisbane-based with flexible work-from-home opportunities. Some interstate and regional travel may be required for project delivery and commissioning.

About the Company: Our client is a well‑established, multidisciplinary engineering company specialising in industrial automation, optimisation and efficiency. Delivering engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions across Australia, they partner with clients in the Oil & Gas, Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Food & Beverage industries to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.

About the Role: An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering automation and control system projects across various industrial sectors.

You will play a key role in designing, programming, implementing and commissioning control systems while providing technical support to internal engineering teams and clients. This position offers exposure to diverse projects across Australia, providing excellent opportunities to develop your technical expertise and take ownership of meaningful engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver control systems and industrial automation projects across multiple industries.
• Program, troubleshoot and fault‑find PLC and SCADA systems.
• Undertake onsite commissioning of control systems and instrumentation.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams and clients.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including technical reports, specifications and methodologies.
• Develop practical, high‑quality engineering designs tailored to client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and represent the engineering team professionally onsite.
• Promote workplace safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in control systems engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens and Schneider PLC platforms.
• Strong PLC/SCADA programming, troubleshooting and fault‑finding capabilities.
• Experience with onsite commissioning of control systems. Instrumentation commissioning and fault‑finding experience will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to Honeywell DCS is highly desirable.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a close‑knit engineering team.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Willingness to undertake occasional FIFO/DIDO or interstate project assignments.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and work-from-home opportunities.
• Supportive, team-first working culture.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• On‑call allowance, where applicable.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse, innovative and technically challenging projects across Australia.
• Autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to engineering projects.