Control System Engineer

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 an experienced Control Systems Engineer. Based in Perth you will provide end-to-end control system design, development, commissioning and testing for assigned projects (typically circa $1-2m value per project). Working autonomously and with a minimum of supervisions you will expertly investigate, analyse, design, programme and deliver control systems and configure bespoke HMIs for cutting-edge automated and robotic solutions.

Additionally:

-provide on-site commissioning during new project delivery and on-site support for existing solutions (limited travel per annum)

-providing some after sales technical customer support, troubleshooting and remediation (on-site or remove as appropriate)

-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. 2 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):

-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 join an ambitious team with a strong and collaborative culture as they enter a period of significant planned growth; with the further opportunity to gain exposure to a bespoke solutions environment involving leading-edge automation.

Please send your resume to ian.eker@liftpass.com.au or contact 0435985089 to find out more.