Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable contemporary life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

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At Metso, you’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering cutting-edge Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EIC) solutions across the mining, ports infrastructure and bulk materials handling sectors.

We are interested in connecting with Control Systems Engineers who are looking to build their career with a global organisation and contribute to technically diverse projects. This is an Expression of Interest for potential future opportunities based in Mackay , with opportunities suited to engineers with 2+ years’ experience through to more experienced control systems professionals.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute across electrical design, PLC and SCADA systems, commissioning, functional safety and project delivery. Our team also supports advanced automation technologies used to optimise bulk stockyards and ship loader operations globally.

About the Opportunity

Depending on your experience, you may be involved across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to programming, testing, commissioning and client handover.





Areas of responsibility may include:

Designing, developing and commissioning PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems

Developing and reviewing engineering documentation, including functional design specifications

Participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Providing technical support throughout project delivery

Working collaboratively with electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and project teams

Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting activities at client sites

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, quality systems and technical standards

Working with customers and other stakeholders to deliver effective automation solutions

About You

We’re interested in hearing from motivated and technically capable engineers who enjoy solving complex automation and control challenges and working as part of a project-focused team.

You may bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline

2+ years’ experience in control systems, automation or a related engineering environment

Experience with PLC programming and control systems

Exposure to SCADA and HMI systems An understanding of instrumentation, industrial networks and control system engineering practices

Experience preparing technical documentation and supporting project delivery

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience within mining,



particularly surface operations, CHPPs, stockyard machines or bulk materials handling, will be highly regarded.

Experience with commissioning, site-based projects or industrial automation will also be valuable.

Why Metso?

This is an chance to join a global organisation where you can work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced specialists and continue developing your engineering capability.

If you’re a Control Systems Engineer based in or around Mackay , or considering a move to the region, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

Submit your expression of interest to be considered for future opportunities with Metso.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally.

Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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