Senior Control Systems Engineer

Join Alliance Automation: Where Great People Build Great Projects. We're transforming Australian industry through secure digital solutions, smart automation, and electrical engineering. At Alliance Automation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a culture built on integrity, trust, and accountability, we’re committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while creating rewarding careers for our team.

Why Choose Alliance Automation?

• Real Site Exposure: This isn't a desk-bound engineering role. Based in Perth, you’ll work across a wide range of industrial sites throughout WA, gaining hands‑on experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, shutdowns, upgrades, and project delivery.
• People First: We believe our people are our greatest asset. You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, professionalism, and doing the right thing.
• Invest in Your Future: We’re committed to helping you grow. Through structured development programs, mentoring, and ongoing training, we’ll support your technical and professional development every step of the way.
• A Team You’ll Want to Be Part Of: Join a high-performing team where diversity is valued, achievements are celebrated, and work is backed by genuine camaraderie and regular social events.
• Rewarding Careers: We offer competitive salaries aligned to your skills and experience, along with a generous Professional Development Program, Paid Parental Leave, 20 days annual leave plus the option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Advance Your Career as a Senior Control Systems Engineer

Ready to take the lead on complex automation projects and work directly with some of Western Australia’s leading industrial operations? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our growing Perth team. This is a hands‑on role with plenty of site exposure, giving you the opportunity to work closely with clients, solve real operational challenges, and deliver automation solutions that make a genuine impact.

Working with Rockwell and Citect platforms, you’ll play a key role in the design, development, commissioning, optimisation, and ongoing support of control systems across a diverse range of industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of control systems projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Work directly with clients to understand operational requirements and develop practical automation solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and commission control system solutions using Rockwell and Citect technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers within the team.
• Support site-based activities including commissioning, shutdowns, troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through exceptional technical delivery.
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience delivering control systems projects within mining, resources, utilities, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Strong experience working with Rockwell and Citect systems.
• The ability to engage confidently with clients, operators, and project stakeholders.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving and project delivery.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to safe work practices.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering challenging and rewarding automation projects throughout Western Australia. If you’re looking for a role that combines technical leadership, client engagement, and meaningful site-based work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Alliance Automation:

At Alliance Automation, we’re creating a smarter, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow through industrial automation, operational technology, electrical engineering, digital solutions, and data-driven innovation. We partner with clients across water, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure, and defence to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and performance. Our success is built on our people. We believe that people are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to creating an environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build rewarding careers. We invest in professional development, celebrate success, and foster a culture where collaboration, respect, and accountability are at the centre of everything we do.

Our Values Guide How We Work Every Day:

• Care – We put people and safety first.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.
• Integrity – We do what we say and always act ethically.
• Impact – We deliver outcomes that matter.
• Curiosity – We challenge ourselves to find better ways.

At Alliance Automation, you’ll join a team that values trust, honesty, innovation, continuous improvement, and genuine partnerships. We work hard, support one another, celebrate our achievements, and remain focused on delivering excellence for our clients, colleagues, and communities.