Project Engineer

Hands-on Project Engineer role delivering integrated hardware–software systems across design, commissioning and field deployment, working with customers and cross-functional teams.

As a Mid/Senior Project Engineer, you will apply mechatronic and electrical engineering principles to design, configure, test and integrate integrated hardware–software systems. You will support control system engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional project coordination activities. This role involves both office-based engineering design and hands-on field deployment support.

What you'll be doing;

• Applying engineering principles in the design, configuration and testing of integrated hardware–software systems.
• Supporting project planning, execution and technical delivery across small-to-medium scale engineering projects
• Electrical and control system design using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePlan.
• Assisting in integration of embedded systems, instrumentation and control technologies.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting electromechanical and automation systems in lab and field environments Implementing and troubleshooting sensors, PLCs, communications protocols and embedded controllers.
• Conducting root-cause analysis across mechanical, electrical and software systems.
• Supporting customer installations and provide technical training where required.
• Analysing system performance data using Excel, Power BI or similar tools.
• Producing high-quality engineering documentation including commissioning reports and user guides.

You'll have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering.
• 3-5 years working experience in control systems, automation or embedded system integration.
• Proficiency in CAD-based electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan).
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, industrial networking and control system architecture.
• Experience commissioning and configuring hardware and software in industrial or field environments.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across electrical, software and control systems.
• Ability to analyse and visualise technical data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments and real-time monitoring systems will be highly regarded.

Working at VERIDAPT:Our benefits for employees include:

• Hybrid working with laptop supplied
• A $299 annual wellbeing allowance
• 2 additional days of leave - VERI GOOD Days to do something good for charity or your own development or mental health
• Additional 2-4 weeks of paid parental leave to support parents on top of legislated parental leave
• Free professional employee assistance resource for mental health
• $3000 employee referral payment
• Inclusive fun club that organises activities and events
• Virtual and in-office training and development

If this sounds like the next step for you APPLY NOW!

IMPORTANT you need to have full working rights or a valid visa to work in Australia to be eligible for this role. Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.