R&D Control Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia UON Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

UON Energy for Every Future

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond. Central to this is helping our customers on their decarbonisation journey utilising the technology, skills and real experience of team members across the business.  

UON's business centres around the design, manufacturing, supply, construction and maintenance of remote, off-grid power and water infrastructure, with many of the products manufactured in UON's Malaga facility, based on proprietary and patented designs.

About The Opportunity: 

The R&D Control Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and commissioning control systems based on proprietary OEM equipment. This role focuses on research and development activities to innovate and improve UON SMART Products.

Core Responsibilities: 

  • Participate in the development of control systems and communications for R&D projects, including design, programming, debugging, testing, and commissioning.
  • Develop and configure the communications suite for UON SMART products.
  • Develop multi-layer security processes to safeguard UON IP within UON SMART products.
  • Facilitate remote control and monitoring via satellite communications, 4G, LTE, or internal networks.
  • Practice continuous improvement strategies in day-to-day work through innovation, new learning, or simplification.
  • Participate in testing and commissioning of R&D projects and assist broader business when requested.
  • Identify, formulate, and produce effective solutions to emerging problems that satisfy all stakeholders.
  • Conduct research into new technologies, design new solutions, and find ways to improve existing solutions.

About You:

  • Effective critical thinking, technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and interpersonal).
  • Conduct interactions in an objective manner.
  • Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
  • Proficient in report writing with strong grammatical skills.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), specialising in Control Systems.
  • A minimum of 3 years of industry experience working in a similar role in the Engineering industry
  • Demonstrated experience in industrial communications and PLC programming.
  • Extensive prior experience with Siemens PLCs.
  • Knowledge of industrial process control, digital communication protocols (Profinet, CANbus, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP), and use of fibre or copper-based transmission methods.
  • Familiarity with the IEC 61850 standard for industrial communications and other relevant codes and safety standards.
  • Understanding of control systems hardware and associated analogue signaling techniques, including configuration for 4-20mA, 0-20mA, or 0-10VDC.
  • Rudimentary understanding of Renewable Energy Engineering theory and processes.

What UON can offer you:

  • A corporate Health Cover Plan exclusive to UON employees.
  • Flexible working arrangements (Work/Life balance).
  • Training and Development programs (apprenticeship, traineeship, internal training).
  • Career development opportunities working with some of the best in the industry.
  • A vibrant and active social club.

UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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