Test Engineer

NES Fircroft; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Perth is seeking a Test Engineer - Controls to join a high-performing team delivering cutting-edge decarbonisation projects. You will develop requirements, test plans, and validation strategies for complex engineering initiatives in a dynamic environment.

You will coordinate vendor packages and support multi-disciplinary system integration, conducting testing and commissioning at Perth facilities and on-site as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Controls, Software, Mechatronic Engineering or similar.
• 2+ years' experience in mining, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• Experience using tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and document management systems.
• Exposure to Python, Simulink, or Power BI will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements, test plans, and validation strategies for complex engineering projects.
• Coordinate and manage specialist vendor packages across controls, automation, and robotics.
• Support system integration across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Execute testing and commissioning activities in Perth-based facilities and occasionally on site.
• Produce technical documentation and engineering deliverables to support project execution.

Skills

Controls engineering

Test planning

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office/SharePoint/JIRA

Documentation management

Python/Simulink/Power BI

Communication

Education

Electrical/Controls/Software/Mechatronic Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Confluence

JIRA

Document management systems

Job description

Test Engineer - Controls Perth Based | 5/2 Roster | Cutting-Edge Decarbonisation Projects

An exciting opportunity exists for a Test Engineer - Controls to join a high-performing engineering team delivering innovative infrastructure, automation, and electrification projects. You'll play a key role in testing, validation, and integration activities for emerging technologies that are shaping the future of industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop requirements, test plans, and validation strategies for complex engineering projects.
• Coordinate and manage specialist vendor packages across controls, automation, and robotics.
• Support system integration across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Execute testing and commissioning activities in Perth-based facilities and occasionally on site.
• Produce technical documentation and engineering deliverables to support project execution.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Controls, Software, Mechatronic Engineering or similar.
• 2+ years' experience in mining, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• Experience using tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and document management systems.
• Exposure to Python, Simulink, or Power BI will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Work on industry-leading electrification and automation projects.
• Join a collaborative and innovative engineering team.
• Perth-based role with a Monday-Friday roster.
• Career growth and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.