At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge control systems for groundbreaking R&D projects.
- Company: Join a globally recognised government agency focused on innovative scientific research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real-world impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to support world-class researchers.
- Why this job: Be part of a team transforming scientific research with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in control systems, PLC programming, and safety standards.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Bayside Group is privileged to work with this internationally recognised Government agency, facilitating the supply of highly skilled employees with technical expertise ready to undertake ground-breaking Research & Development projects in Australia. Their Control Systems team is currently undertaking an exciting new expansion phase, upgrading facilities and equipment to improve how specialist users conduct experiments and research programs.
The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, operation, and maintenance of specialised Controls Systems applications for Australian based R&D facilities. This role focuses on improving and streamlining the safe operation of experiments and supporting users throughout their research and experiment programs.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Working closely with other controls engineers on design documentation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of various control systems.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to work systematically to document, test, and deploy changes to existing and new PLC based control solutions.
- Deep understanding of international and Australian safety of machinery standards (AS4024) and ability to carry out risk assessments.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Zuken E3 or equivalent platforms to develop electrical schematics.
- Experience with Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal, Schneider Modicon/Control Expert, Pilz PSS4000 or Beckhoff PLCs and programming environments.
- Knowledge and experience of Profinet, OPC UA, Modbus or EtherCAT industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge and experience of safe motion and/or robotic systems.
- Experience with Linux, SQL, and Python or C++ programming.
- Ability to become registered as a professional engineer in Victoria.
If you are passionate and driven to contribute to a world-class organisation making a measurable difference, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Senior Controls Engineer in Melbourne employer: Bayside Group
Bayside Group is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment for Systemic Root Cause & Remediation Specialists. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement within our enterprise remediation initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive culture that encourages meaningful contributions to complex projects, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
