Senior Control Systems Engineer (Industrial Automation)

📍 Brisbane, QLD | $165k–$187k + Super | Permanent Full-Time

About the Company

• Our client is a growing Brisbane-based engineering and technical services company delivering electrical and control systems projects across manufacturing, industrial refrigeration, fuel terminals, mining and general industry.
• Their engineers stay closely involved with projects from design through to commissioning, supported by an experienced in-house electrical and technical team.
• Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to support industrial automation projects.

About the Role

• This is a hands-on automation role focused on PLC programming, control systems integration and commissioning.
• You will work across the full lifecycle of projects, from design and configuration through to testing and troubleshooting in the field, while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement industrial control systems and automation solutions
• Develop and configure PLC and SCADA systems (Siemens or Rockwell preferred)
• Prepare functional specifications, work packs and engineering documentation
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and system upgrades on site
• Integrate PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial networks
• Participate in FAT, SAT and site testing activities
• Work closely with technicians and electricians during installation
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables
• Assist with technical scoping and project planning

Additional Information 

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Brisbane, QLD
• Travel: Mostly local site visits with occasional regional travel
• Working rights: Full Australian working rights required (no visa sponsorship)

About You

• 6–10+ years experience in industrial control systems or automation engineering
• Strong PLC programming experience
• Experience with SCADA or HMI platforms
• Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and engineering documentation
• Comfortable working directly with site teams and technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics or similar)
• RPEQ, CPEng, or working toward registration preferred
• Valid driver’s licence
• Full Australian working rights required

Nice to Have

• Ignition SCADA experience
• Hazardous area exposure
• Experience in mining, manufacturing or industrial facilities
• Exposure to technical scoping or project estimation

What’s on Offer

• Salary $165k–$187k + super
• Opportunity to work on diverse industrial automation projects
• Exposure to full lifecycle engineering delivery
• Growing engineering team with strong technical capability
• Pathway toward technical leadership or engineering management