Our client is an established engineering and equipment solutions provider specialising in industrial automation, control systems and mechanical equipment.

This prospect is ideal for an engineer passionate about PLC programming, SCADA development, control system design and industrial automation, who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle — from initial design and development through to factory acceptance testing, site commissioning and technical support.
Reporting to the Head of Controls & Automation, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, efficient and innovative automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop and implement industrial control systems, including PLC programming, HMI interfaces and Citect SCADA applications.
- Develop and maintain control system functional descriptions, electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Specify instrumentation and control requirements for industrial equipment.
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), system troubleshooting and on-site commissioning.
- Develop, standardise and continuously improve PLC software and automation packages.
- Provide technical support to customers, engineering teams and after-sales service personnel.
- Assist in developing automation solutions for new products and research and development initiatives, including collision avoidance systems.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, electrical engineers and other technical stakeholders.
- Develop technical training materials and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.




- Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant workplace health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Provide project estimates, progress updates and technical input to support successful project delivery.

Skills & Experience To be successful in this position, you will ideally demonstrate:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in PLC programming and industrial control system design.
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience working with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric and GE.
- Practical knowledge of HMI development, Citect SCADA and industrial automation systems.
- Ability to interpret and develop electrical drawings, functional specifications and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Solid Edge.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing project priorities.
- Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?




- Gain exposure to a diverse range of industrial automation and engineering projects.
- Work across the complete automation project lifecycle, from design to commissioning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, software standardisation and new product development.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists.
- Apply your technical expertise to practical, real-world engineering challenges.
- Build your career in industrial controls, automation and equipment engineering.

Apply Now If you are an experienced Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer or Electrical Control Systems Engineer looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your updated CV through Konnecting Recruitment to be considered for this opportunity.

How to Apply:
If you think you have the above qualities, are looking for a new challenge, and believe you have what it takes to drive a team to succeed consistently, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking on the apply button below. Alternatively, you may email your application letter with a resume to [email protected] and quote reference #4086998 in the email subject.
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