At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative automation solutions for iconic Australian manufacturers.
- Company: Join a pioneering leader in industrial automation with a focus on bespoke projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy an excellent salary package and long-term career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Mentor junior engineers and collaborate in a vibrant, innovation-driven environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team solving complex automation challenges with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in controls engineering, PLC programming, and robotic systems experience required.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 190000 $ per year.
Join a pioneering team that is building world-first automation solutions for some of Australia's most iconic manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Control Engineer to join a forward-thinking, innovation-led organisation that thrives on solving complex automation challenges. Due to continued growth and demand across national and international projects, we are recruiting for a Senior Control Engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering cutting-edge control systems.
What's on Offer
- Join a respected leader in industrial automation
- Work on cutting-edge, high-impact engineering projects
- Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment
- Excellent salary package and long-term career growth opportunities
About the Company
With over 650 bespoke solutions delivered across major brands, they are expanding their Sydney-based engineering team and seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to help lead and shape world-first automation projects. This is not a role for someone looking to work on templated systems. Our client operates in the realm of tailored, high-complexity projects, and they are looking for a hands-on technical leader with a passion for innovation and detail.
About the Role
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will design, program, and integrate industrial automation systems from concept to commissioning. You will work on cross-platform PLC and HMI development, vision systems, motion control, and robotic programming, often involving ABB and KUKA robots in advanced production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement automation and control systems for bespoke machinery and robotic cells
- Program Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs and develop HMIs
- Perform robotic programming (ABB and/or KUKA essential)
- Integrate and troubleshoot vision systems - including Cognex, Micro-Epsilon, or Mech-Mind
- Create detailed electrical schematics and lead component selection
- Ensure full compliance with Australian Safety Standards (AS4024)
- Deliver complex automation projects across varied industries
- Mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams
About You
- Minimum 5 years' experience in controls engineering across programming, PLCs, HMIs, and vision integration
- Proven capability with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs
- Robot programming experience with ABB and/or KUKA is essential
- Strong experience with vision systems, ideally Cognex, Micro-Epsilon, Mech-Mind
- Skilled in electrical schematic design and component selection
- Experience delivering diverse and bespoke automation projects from scratch
- Familiarity with a broad range of industrial communication protocols
- Autonomous project leadership skills and the ability to mentor others
If you are a driven Senior Controls Engineer ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Jolene Laureau for a confidential discussion.
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