Senior Controls Engineers

Senior Controls Engineers

LOCATIONS

Melbourne, Brisbane

THE ROLE

We are looking for a number of motivated and dynamic Senior Controls Engineers with experience in automation systems and who enjoy mentoring others.

The core functions of this role are; investigating, analysing, designing and delivering control systems, and will also include support for systems already in the field.

The Role Includes

• Control system design and PLC programming - including HMI - for standard & bespoke products
• End-to-end leadership of control system design, development, commissioning and testing for assigned projects
• Working closely with AGITO management through providing input into the standardisation and development of the Automation and Controls team
• Actively participating in client safety hazard analysis (depending on capability/qualification may lead this process)
• Providing after sales technical customer support, troubleshooting and remediation (on or off site)
• Working with mechanical & electrical teams to ensure strong cross functional
• integration across all three elements
• Compliance with standards – both internal framework and customer specifications
• Regular domestic travel
• Occasional international travel
  
  

YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES

• You have a high attention to detail.
• You are a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• You are clear and consistent communication skills - with all stakeholders.
• You possess strong technical skills.
• You are a leader with the ability to manage and mentor team members.
• You have a willingness to learn and adapt.
• You have excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• You have proven design and delivery experience with automated material handling systems in either the meat, food, beverage, parcel, e-commerce or intralogistics applications.
• You have the capability to develop specifications, standards, procedures and associated documentation.
• You have proven experience in delivering projects in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
  
  

Your Skills

• The successful candidate will:
• Hold a post graduate degree more than 5 years’ experience in Control Systems – salary will be commensurate with experience
• Have the a proven track record in detailed system design (functionality and controls)
• Have advanced knowledge of PLC configuration, programming, and commissioning – both Siemens S7 TIA (Preferred) & Rockwell
• Strong baseline knowledge of electrical engineering with the ability to coordinate and communicate with associated stakeholders
• Have technical proficiency in safety and the functional principles of safety
  
  

Advantageous Attributes Include

• Experience in robotic palletising/depalletising systems
• Experience with AGV/AMR solutions
• Experience in developing or deploying vision based solutions
• Experience with designing and implementing SCADA systems
• Knowledge in other PLC platforms (OMRON, Schneider)
• CMSE certification
  
  

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