Support automation, control systems for STEM industrial operations
Develop PLC and C# software for process optimisation
Support scale-up from commissioning to production
Support automation, control systems for STEM industrial operations
Develop PLC and C# software for process optimisation
Support scale-up from commissioning to production
Industrial Automation Engineer role focused on automation, software development and process optimisation to support commercial-scale STEM manufacturing ops.
About the company/role:
Opportunity to join an innovative engineering and technology environment transitioning from R&D; to commercial Silicon manufacturing.
The Industrial Automation Engineer will support the design, programming, commissioning and optimisation of industrial control systems.
Working closely with the Operational Technology Engineer, this role provides the interface between physical equipment and digital control systems.
Key focus on improving process safety, efficiency, stability and repeatability while minimising manual intervention.
Permanent Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of PLC software for industrial and research systems.
Contribute to the development and support of custom .NET/C# applications.
Assist with specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of control equipment.
Assist with implementation and support process automation.
Develop and maintain process monitoring tools, historian databases and dashboards.




Produce and maintain technical documentation.
Support continuous improvement, process optimisation and production scale-up activities.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety and operational requirements.
Due to government restrictions, Australian citizenship and ability to gain NV1 security clearance is essential
Skills/experience:
Degree-qualified Engineer in Mechatronics, Biomedical, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
Several years of post-graduate industry experience within engineering, automation or manufacturing environments.
Strong coding and software development capability is essential.
Experience with PLC programming and industrial process automation.
Experience with C#, WPF and Git.
Knowledge of any of the following; SCADA, HMI, Linux, Docker, InfluxDB, Grafana or industrial communications protocols would be advantageous.
Experience within STEM industries such as medical devices, advanced manufacturing or industrial technology environments highly regarded.
Strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively while also operating autonomously.
Culture/Benefits:
Market-competitive salary package + incentives
Exposure to cutting-edge automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Opportunity to play a key role in commissioning and commercialisation projects.
Collaborative technical team environment with strong career development potential.
Lucas Heights location
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📌 Industrial Automation Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 New South Wales