Job Description
Talent International has partnered with a major Australian organisation operating within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.
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They are currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join the engineering team delivering a significant automation and control systems upgrade.
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Talent International has partnered with a major Australian organisation operating within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.
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They are currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join the engineering team delivering a significant automation and control systems upgrade.
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The role:
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Working alongside experienced Principal and Senior Automation Engineers, you will support the engineering and delivery of automation work packages across a major upgrade program.
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This is a broad, hands-on engineering role where you will contribute across the project lifecycle, from defining requirements and developing technical solutions through to testing, cutover and rectification.
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The environment includes PLCs, industrial networks and HMI/SCADA systems, giving you exposure to a technically complex automation landscape and the opportunity to work closely with engineering, operations, vendors and external consultants.
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You will be responsible for ensuring allocated engineering packages are delivered safely, effectively and in line with project scope, schedule and relevant engineering standards.
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Key responsibilities:
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Support the delivery of automation engineering packages across a major industrial upgrade.
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Contribute to the design and implementation of PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions.
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Identify and define technical requirements, interfaces and work scopes for control system elements.




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Develop technical and performance specifications.
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Deliver engineering design outcomes directly and through external design partners.
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Support project scope development and engineering documentation.
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Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams, vendors and consultants.
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Assist with testing, system shadowing, cutover and rectification activities.
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Ensure engineering activities meet relevant safety, project and engineering standards.
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Support effective risk management across allocated work packages.
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Skills & experience:
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You will have:
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A degree in Computer, Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science; other relevant Engineering or IT qualifications, including Diploma qualifications, may also be considered.
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Robust analytical and problem-solving capability.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
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Experience in the following would be highly regarded:
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Heavy industry or automated manufacturing.
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Brownfield projects or operational support environments.
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Practical electrical experience within industrial environments.
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PLC, RTU, I/O and IoT systems.
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Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
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Ethernet and IP networking.
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HMI/SCADA and historian applications.
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Windows, Linux and virtualisation.
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Active Directory.
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Databases and systems integration.
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If you are an Automation Engineer looking to take on a technically challenging role within a major industrial transformation program, we would be interested in hearing from you.

📌 Automation Engineer (Wollongong)
🏢 Talent International
📍 Wollongong