Automation Engineer
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team, bringing strong technical expertise in industrial automation, control systems and PLC programming.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with hands-on experience in developing, integrating and troubleshooting automated systems within industrial and manufacturing environments.

Working across a range of engineering and industrial projects, you will be responsible for delivering automation solutions, improving system performance and supporting the ongoing reliability and efficiency of production and operational equipment.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, program and integrate PLC control systems and automation software.
- Design, configure and integrate HMI and SCADA systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, electrical control and production equipment issues.
- Implement software modifications, system upgrades and production line improvements.
- Work with industrial robotics and machine vision systems.
- Conduct functional testing, commissioning support and system validation.
- Prepare technical documentation, software change records and engineering reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to deliver effective automation solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, equipment reliability and production performance.




- Ensure automation systems and modifications comply with relevant machinery safety requirements.

Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Industrial Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in industrial automation and control engineering.
- Strong PLC programming experience, ideally with Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal or Mitsubishi GX Works.
- Experience with HMI and SCADA design and integration.
- Knowledge of industrial robotics, machine vision and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with software testing, commissioning and technical documentation.
- Understanding of machinery safety requirements and industrial control systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Certifications

- Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Automation, Control Systems or equivalent.
- Machinery safety certification (CMSE) or equivalent experience will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work across diverse industrial and engineering projects.
- Exposure to complex automation and control system applications.
- A collaborative and technically focused working workplace.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

📌 Automation Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Nixor Workforce
📍 Perth