Control Systems Engineer - Saunders Automation – Perth
Saunders Automation is a
specialist electrical and control systems engineering
company with deep expertise in
PLC, SCADA, DCS and RTU
projects across multiple industries.
As we grow, we're looking for a
Control Systems Engineer
to join our Perth team.
About the Role
You'll provide industrial control system support (remote and onsite) and contribute to
full project delivery
— from concept and detailed design through to FAT, SAT, commissioning and client handover.
Work spans a range of industries with mostly office-based and local site work.
What You'll Do
Design, develop and program control systems across PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Emerson and others)
Deliver functional design specs, control philosophy documentation and OT network design
Execute FAT, SAT and commissioning plans
Provide technical support and mentoring to the wider team
Manage work to Australian Standards and company procedures
What You'll Bring
Essential:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering
Demonstrated hands-on experience
with industrial
control systems programming
White/Blue Card
(Construction WHS Induction)
Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude
Valid driver's licence
and
willingness to travel
occasionally
Desirable:
experience with industrial networking, cybersecurity, or HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Citect, WinCC or FactoryTalk.
What We Offer




Competitive salary
Flexible work arrangements
Wellbeing leave
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Cost of living discounts
Ongoing training and development
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step?
Hit Apply and send us your resume - we can't wait to hear from you!
To join the Saunders team, you'll need:
✅ Full working rights in Australia
✅ Contactable references
✅ A clear criminal record check
✅ To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)
For the right person, we would consider engaging you under the type of contract that works for you - full time, part time, ongoing, or temporary.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Saunders embraces the values of an cutting-edge and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace.
All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.
We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application.
While we review every submission carefully, we aren't always able to respond individually due to application volume.
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📌 Control Systems Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Saunders International
📍 Perth