Overview
Control Systems Engineer
Saunders Automation is a specialist electrical and control system engineering company that has extensive experience in the design, implementation and support of PLC, SCADA, DCS and RTU projects across multiple industries and geographical regions.
We are expanding our team in support of a strong pipeline of work and are actively seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our Perth team.
As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be involved in scheduled and callout based industrial control system support (both remotely and onsite) across a range of industries as well as supporting project delivery across the wider business.
This involves detailed design, programming, in-house testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), client handover and client support.
Responsibilities
- Control systems design and development deliverables across a variety of projects.
- Involvement in all phases of project delivery from concept, detailed design, implementation, in-house testing, FAT, onsite commissioning, SAT, client handover and client support.
- Manage work technically and contractually to ensure that it meets Australian Standards requirements and is performed within the organisation's policies and procedures.
- Use and continually improve company quality procedures to ensure consistent outcomes.
- Propose innovative solutions where established systems are unable to resolve problems.
- Provide technical support and mentoring for both peers and junior engineers in the team.
- Actively participate and ensure a productive and friendly culture in the team.
- Process & manufacturing safety automation systems.
- Functional Design Specification documentation.
- Control philosophy development.
- OT Network design and configuration.
- UPS, Diesel Generator & Solar/Wind Systems Integration.
- Control standards, software application development and simulation testing.
- FAT and Commissioning Plans; SAT and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
- Control systems troubleshooting and support.
- Industrial PLC/RTU/HMI & SCADA systems implementation on commonly used platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Emerson (GE), Omron, Red Lion).
Qualifications
- Essential: Tertiary or trade qualification in Engineering.
- Essential: General WHS Induction for Construction (White Card, Blue Card).
- Essential: Relevant experience in a similar industry/environment.
- Essential: Innovative problem solving and approach to control system support.
- Essential: Experience with programming common industrial control systems such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric or Emerson.
- Essential: Be a self-starter who can arrange your own schedule and confidently liaise with clients.
- Essential: Ability for occasional travel for short periods of time.
- Essential: Driver's Licence.
- Desirable: Experience with industrial networking and cyber security.
- Desirable: Experience with common HMI/SCADA Platforms such as Citect, GeoSCADA, Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCCT.
Benefits
- Technical support provided both in-house and from manufacturers.
- Excellent work environment.
- Market competitive salary.
- Cost of Living Discounts.
- Wellbeing Leave days.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Flexible work arrangement.
How to apply
Please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume.
The successful applicant will be required to provide contactable references, submit personal data for a criminal record check, and undergo a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.
We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application.
Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren't able to respond to every application.
We will contact any shortlisted applicants.
Location: AUD Perth 6000.
Required Skill Profession
I.t. & Communications