PLC & Control Systems Engineer

Location: Australia (Project-based travel may be required)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PLC & Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering automation and control solutions across the mining, power, and renewable energy sectors . This is an excellent opportunity for an automation qualified with strong PLC programming and industrial control systems experience who enjoys working on complex industrial projects.

As part of a leading systems integration team, you will be involved in the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC-based automation systems for a variety of industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems.

- Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications.

- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise industrial automation systems.

- Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.

- Work closely with electrical, instrumentation, and project engineering teams.

- Prepare technical documentation including functional design specifications, I/O lists, testing procedures,



and commissioning reports.

- Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and operational phases.

- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with client specifications.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.

- Proven experience working within the mining , power generation , or renewable energy industries.

- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

- Experience with Phoenix Contact PLCs (PLCnext) is highly desirable and will be viewed favourably.

- Experience integrating industrial control systems with SCADA and HMI platforms.

- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, or OPC.

- Excellent fault-finding and commissioning skills.

- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

- Australian work rights and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Highly Desirable

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