Job Description

Controls / PLC Engineer — Major Materials Handling Infrastructure Project

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Employer: A global leader in automated logistics and materials handling systems

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Location: Western Sydney (on-site during project phases)

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Project: Large-scale automated materials handling systems as part of a major infrastructure development

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About the Role

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Our client, a global leader in automated logistics and materials handling systems, is looking for a Controls/PLC Engineer to join the team delivering critical automation systems for a major infrastructure project in Western Sydney. This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the region's most significant infrastructure builds, with long-term career runway as the project moves from installation through commissioning and into live operations.

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You'll be responsible for the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems that drive automated baggage handling — critical, high-availability systems where reliability and safety are non-negotiable.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Design, develop, and commission PLC and SCADA control systems for large-scale automated materials handling equipment
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- Program and configure using Siemens PLC platforms (S7, TIA Portal, WinCC or equivalent)
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- Support system integration, testing, and commissioning across a major site's automated handling infrastructure
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- Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults during commissioning and post-handover support phases
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- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical,



and project engineering teams to ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements
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- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including control philosophies, I/O lists, and functional specifications
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- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives as the system transitions into live operation
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About You

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- Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent trade + experience pathway)
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- Proven hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming (S7-(phone hidden), TIA Portal) — essential
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- Experience with SCADA/HMI systems (WinCC or similar)
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- Background in materials handling, conveyor systems, or large-scale automated logistics systems highly regarded
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- Comfortable working on a live, high-profile infrastructure project with strict safety and quality standards
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- Strong fault-finding and commissioning experience — able to work through complex control system issues under pressure
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- Excellent communication skills, able to liaise across engineering, project management, and client stakeholders
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Why Apply

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- Be part of the team delivering critical automation systems for a brand-recent, large-scale infrastructure project — genuine legacy project experience
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- Work with a global benchmark name in automated logistics and materials handling
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- Long-term career pathway as the project moves from delivery into ongoing operations and support
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- Exposure to large-scale Siemens-based automation systems, sought after across major logistics and infrastructure projects globally
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📌 Controls/PLC Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 New South Wales