Senior Hoist Systems Engineer — Hybrid, Australia

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid travel and site work entitlements

Ongoing training and professional dev.

ABB global network access

Employee assistance program & well‑be…

Job summary

ABB in Australia is seeking a senior design authority for Mine Hoist solutions with focus on electrical, control, drive systems and functional safety. You will plan and execute assignments across multiple projects and ensure compliance with contract specs, quality, safety and cybersecurity standards.

The role offers a path to technical leadership within ABB’s Hoisting business in Australia. The role is hybrid and involves collaborating with clients, project managers, and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent experience), valid in Australia
• Hold, or are eligible for, professional engineering registration within Australia
• Experience in mine hoisting systems or safety‑critical heavy industrial applications (e.g. winders, draglines, cranes, large drives, or similar)
• Strong capability in electrical power systems, large variable speed drives, control systems, and industrial networks
• Working knowledge of functional safety standards and lifecycle practices (e.g. IEC 62061/61508 or equivalent)
• Experience supporting manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Confidence in engaging with customers, site teams, and cross‑functional engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, share lessons learned, and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical interface across the complete hoisting system, collaborating with mechanical, control, safety, and site teams
• Serve as a trusted technical authority for customers, shaping hoisting solutions and leading discussions
• Deliver projects including new hoist installations, upgrades, and lifecycle extensions
• Create work plans and cost estimates for the project portfolio and ensure quality and timely delivery
• Coordinate with functions to ensure designs are manufactured, staged, tested, installed and commissioned
• Support and execute on-site commissioning activities
• Coach engineers on translating conceptual designs to engineering documentation and best practices

Skills

Electrical power systems

Large variable speed drives

Control systems

Industrial networks

Customer engagement

Mentoring engineers

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering degree

Job description

ABB in Australia is seeking a senior design authority for Mine Hoist solutions with focus on electrical, control, drive systems and functional safety. You will plan and execute assignments across multiple projects and ensure compliance with contract specs, quality, safety and cybersecurity standards.

The role offers a path to technical leadership within ABB’s Hoisting business in Australia. The role is hybrid and involves collaborating with clients, project managers, and cross-functional teams