Controls & Automation Engineer

Location: Truganina VIC + site-based work across Australia

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to deliver end to end electrical and automation solutions across major industrial and material handling projects. This is a hands on role covering the full project lifecycle-from design and programming through to testing, commissioning, and startup-working closely with internal teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and modify PLC software using Siemens and Allen Bradley (Rockwell) platforms
• Develop PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and communication links between PLCs and SCADA systems
• Configure and integrate automation equipment including motors, VFDs, encoders, and sensors
• Support shop floor testing, on site installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians during installation and commissioning
• Participate in remote support activities for troubleshooting and system optimization
• Coordinate proactively with project managers, engineers, technicians, suppliers, and site personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or a related discipline
• 4+ years' experience in automation design, PLC programming, and commissioning
• Proven delivery of automation projects within material handling, manufacturing, process, packing lines, or machine building environments
• Strong experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC, HMI, and VFD systems
• Ability to read and produce electrical drawings, ideally using EPLAN
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)