Senior Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Design & Build Recruitment Full time

Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsOur client, a leading industrial manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Automation Engineer with excellent Siemens PLC knowledge, to join their team on the Mornington peninsula.

Automation / Electrical Project Management12 months + contract role - immediate start - Mornington peninsulaOngoing training and development

Senior Automation Engineer


Our client, a leading industrial manufacturing company are looking to recruit a Senior Automation Engineer to join their growing site team south of Melbourne, to work on a variety of exciting upgrade projects.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplined team reporting to the Engineering Team Lead.

Project DetailsDelivery of automation work packages across various Capital Projects as determined by the approved plant Capital Budget. Typically process line equipment upgrade including electrical and automation equipment.

TasksProgramming of PLCs and Safety PLCsExperience in automation interfacing and protocols such as Profibus & Profinet. Hands on programming experience, including specification and design on major PLC brands.

Setting up new PLC hardware and software from scratchNavigating and understanding code in existing PLCsProgramming of Human Machine interface programming and specification with exposure to brands such as Citect, Panel View and WinCCDeveloping and authoring commissioning and test plans to validate safety PLC codeConduct hardware and software training for technical personnelExperience with efficient alarm design and fault-finding guides.

Input to all phases of a project within the automation scope of services as required by the Project Manager/EngineerDesign of electrical and automated control systems including Human Machine Interface (HMI) developmentEnsures full compliance of work undertaken according to relevant Company and IEEE StandardsCreate project technical performance specifications, safety requirement specifications and functional descriptionsDesign drawings for construction of the physical components of electrical and automation systems including, but not limited to the following:o Single Line Diagrams, Motor Control Schematics/specifications, Control panel layout & designo Electrical power distribution systems design and specificationo I/O wiringo Loop drawingso Network system designPrepare technical reports and client correspondences / presentations to project stakeholdersReview and prepare detailed specifications and contract documents for procurement of major electrical and controls equipment as well as construction document packagesActively involved and responsible for installation and commissioning of automation work packages for specific capital projects


Experience & SkillsElectrical and/or Automation engineering background, including Instrumentation and PLC systems, with an associated Automation Controls, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering degree.

Minimum 7 years relevant industrial experience and participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Automation areas)Extensive Experience with PLC level, SCADA, or communication protocols required for semi-auto or full automation of tools or material handling systems.

This role requires an individual with excellent Siemens S7300 safety PLC experience. If you have worked with Pilz safety PLCs that would be highly advantageousStrong preference for experience with safe access design, programming and commissioningAbility to troubleshoot using P&ID and electrical diagramsKnowledge of Ethernet I/O networks

Experience with the following would be beneficial:iBA data logging.
Machine Safety, Safeguarding & Safe AccessCranes, Robots or Cameras


Engineering Registration RequirementsThe Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019(the Act) commenced on 1 July 2021.The Act requires you to be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA)to provide professional engineering services in a prescribed area of engineering in Victoria, or from a location outside Victoria, if the services are intended for Victoria.

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It is a strongly preferred that candidates are currently registered to provide professional engineering services in Victoria.

If candidates are not currently registered, they must be eligible for registration and commit to commencing the assessment and registration process on appointment.

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