Graduate Control Systems Engineer Location: Perth, WA
Industry: Mining & Resources
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Discipline: Control Systems / Automation

We are seeking a Graduate Control Systems Engineer to join a Perth-based engineering team delivering automation and control systems projects across the WA mining and resources sector.

This is a hands-on graduate opportunity for someone looking to build a career in industrial automation. You will work alongside experienced engineers across design, programming, testing and commissioning, with opportunities to gain practical site experience across WA.

The role You will assist with:

- PLC programming, configuration and testing
- SCADA and HMI development
- Control system design and documentation
- Development and modification of control logic, interlocks and sequences
- Preparation of functional descriptions, I/O lists and test documentation
- FAT and SAT activities
- Control system upgrades and brownfield modifications
- Industrial communications, networking and telemetry
- Troubleshooting PLC, SCADA and field equipment
- Commissioning and site support
- Working with electrical, instrumentation and process engineering teams

About you You will ideally have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Computer Systems Engineering or similar
- Graduate to approximately 2 years' relevant experience




- Strong interest in PLC, SCADA and industrial automation
- Exposure to Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Citect or similar platforms through university, internships or employment
- Basic understanding of industrial communications and networking
- Good technical problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Australian working rights
- Australian driver's licence
- Willingness to travel to mine sites when required

Previous mining experience is not essential. Candidates with university projects, internships or junior engineering experience involving PLCs, robotics, electrical systems, automation or industrial software are encouraged to apply.

What's on offer

- Permanent Perth-based graduate opportunity
- Exposure to mining and industrial automation projects
- Mentoring from experienced Control Systems Engineers
- Practical PLC and SCADA development experience
- FAT, SAT and commissioning exposure
- Mix of Perth office work and site-based engineering
- Chance to develop into a well-rounded Control Systems Engineer

This role would suit a graduate who wants practical engineering experience and the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from design and programming through to commissioning and site support.

Apply now with your CV or contact [email protected]

📌 Graduate Control Systems Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Technical Resources
📍 Perth