Senior PLC & SCADA Automation Engineer

RSGx; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CNFiTech Engineering in Sydney is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems on large industrial and utility projects. The role requires regular site attendance, FAT/SAT, and collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

A strong background in Siemens, Schneider Electric, and SCADA platforms is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, testing, and commissioning PLC/SCADA on industrial and utility projects.
• Proficiency with Siemens S7 (Step 7) and TIA Portal.
• Experience with Schneider Electric M580 PLC.
• Experience with ClearSCADA or GeoSCADA.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia in EE/CS/Mechatronics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems.
• Manage automation and control projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop control system designs, specifications, requirements, and technical documentation.
• Analyse plant and equipment performance to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, process engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve issues.
• Plan FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
• Define equipment, instrumentation, network, and control system requirements.
• Ensure safety, quality, and client standards.
• Conduct site inspections and performance reviews.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and support project delivery from concept to operation.
• Prepare operations, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.

Skills

Siemens S7

Step 7

TIA Portal

Electrical drawings reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

ClearSCADA

GeoSCADA

Job description

CNFiTech Engineering in Sydney is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems on large industrial and utility projects. The role requires regular site attendance, FAT/SAT, and collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

A strong background in Siemens, Schneider Electric, and SCADA platforms is preferred.