The Organisation
Specialising in designing, manufacturing and integrating advanced material handling and robotic automation systems for industries including food and beverage, logistics, and e-commerce, my client maintains a significant international footprint and delivers end-to-end solutions that combine bespoke hardware with intelligent software controls. With a significant team and strong leadership already in place, they are well-backed and ambitious. The planned growth of their Australian operations has the potential to significantly exceed that of their direct market competition.
The Role
As part of that growth, a new opportunity (with limited interstate travel) has been created for a Senior Control Systems Engineer.
You will provide end-to-end leadership of control system design, development, commissioning and testing for assigned projects (typically circa $1-2m value per project).You will support the development of less experienced control systems colleagues and work closely with the management team and provide input into the standardisation and development of processes.
Additionally:
-expertly investigate, analyse, design, programme and deliver control systems and configure bespoke HMIs for cutting-edge automated and robotic solutions.
-direct / support and participate in on-site commissioning during new project delivery and on-site support for existing solutions (limited travel per annum)
-support and providing some after sales technical customer support, troubleshooting and remediation
-work with in-house mechanical & electrical engineering teams to ensure strong cross functional integration of solutions.
-ensure that designs meet compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
About you
In addition to your tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics or equivalent you have min. 5 years' experience in the detailed design and commissioning of control systems for industrial automation application (warehouse automation / intralogistics, parcel sortation, BHS, mining or other conveyored environment). You can demonstrate (essential):
-experience of managing staff and mentoring junior colleagues.
-advanced knowledge of PLC configuration, programming and commissioning. Siemens (preferred).
-solid knowledge of electrical engineering and strong technical skills
-well developed communication and internal/external stakeholder engagement skills
-technical proficiency in safety and the functional principles of safety
-have a high attention to detail.
-ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
-excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
-capability to develop specifications, standards, procedures and associated documentation.
-experience in delivering projects in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
-conscientious and ambitious
Additionally advantageous but not essential:
-experience in robotic palletising/depalletising systems and/or AGV/AMRs
-experience in vision based solutions and/or implementing SCADA systems
-knowledge of OMRON, Schneider, Rockwell, A+B
This role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor staff as part of an ambitious team with a strong and collaborative culture as they enter a period of significant planned growth.
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