? 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
- Solid 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

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