About the opportunity
Are you a Controls Engineer or Senior Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working on systems where your expertise can make a real difference?
Based in Clayton, this permanent full-time opportunity will see you collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technical specialists to design, develop, integrate and support complex systems that enable critical technology and research outcomes.
Responsibilities
You will contribute across the full lifecycle of control and safety systems, including:
Designing, developing and supporting control, automation and safety systems
Working with technologies including motion control, data acquisition, distributed and real-time control systems
Integrating, testing and commissioning hardware and software solutions
Investigating and resolving technical issues to maintain reliable system performance
Supporting engineering projects from design through to implementation and delivery
Collaborating with engineers, scientists and technical specialists to deliver integrated solutions
Contributing to system improvements, upgrades, design reviews and engineering standards
For Senior Controls Engineers, you will additionally provide technical leadership across complex system design, integration decisions, technical reviews and delivery activities.
Qualifications
Australian Citizenship
Willingness to undergo and obtain security clearance
A degree qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline
What you'll bring
Experience with control, automation or safety-related systems




Experience with PLC-based systems, motion control, instrumentation, data acquisition or real-time control environments
Programming experience with PLC platforms and/or languages such as Python, C/C++ or Linux-based systems
Experience with testing, commissioning and troubleshooting integrated systems
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Experience
Complex control system design and integration
Industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA or Modbus
Control platforms such as EPICS, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff, Schneider, Tango or similar
Functional safety standards including IEC ***** and AS****
Machine safety, secure motion systems or robotics applications
Engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Altium, Zuken E3 or equivalent
Familiarity with Agile development practices and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Application
To apply, please submit your resume.
Suitable candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures.
We actively encourage applications from any background.
We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process.
Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Controls Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Horner Recruitment
📍 Victoria