Automation Engineer

About Synertec

ASX listed Synertec is a diversified Technology and Engineering Consultancy with over 28 years of expertise delivering end-to-end solutions for clients in high risk industries such as Water, Transport, Energy & Resources, Life Sciences and Defence & Manufacturing.

Our foundations are built on multi-disciplinary collaboration and support amongst our engineering teams and operational staff, as well as fostering growth and development for all our people.

Since 2017, Synertec has broken new ground with our unique technology offering; Powerhouse, a 100% renewable clean energy microgrid, capable of supplying clients with on demand green power, without the need for fossil fuel backups

About the Role:

Reporting into the Team Manager and playing a critical role to our success, your responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day technical delivery across multiple projects ranging from longer term greenfield projects to modernisation and/or refurbishment of Brownfield facilities.
• Hands on involvement with initial scoping & requirements gathering, review of engineering specifications, detailed design and programming through to testing and commissioning stages.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting across the entire life cycle of the project, ensuring a timely and structured approach used for issue resolution.
• Applying sound technical knowledge of control systems and technologies across a range of clients and industry portfolios.
• Working collaboratively within dynamic multi-disciplinary project teams, involvement in progress meetings and client interactions.
• Assisting in business development activities as required, involvement in proposal writing and tendor submissions with clients.
• Ongoing training and development including a mixture of practical & theoretical in-house and external training programs.

About You:

Above all, we would love like-minded and enthusiastic collaborators for whom whilst work is a job, it's also a path to growth and professional development For this role, we will be looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering field, this can be Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or other engineering backgrounds.
• You will have a hands on and collaborative nature, with some experience working on the delivery of automation/controls projects (Siemens, Rockwell and Emerson preferred technologies).
• You will ideally have experience programing PLCs and/or SCADA technologies. Experience also with HMIs, DCS, RTUs and other automation technologies will be highly regarded.
• You will have proven experience in a highly regulated or high-risk industry; water/utilities, oil & gas, pharmaceutical or FMCG environments.
• Engineering Consultancy experience will be highly regarded, but not essential.
• You must be a great communicator, with proven skills working in a team dynamic and able to ask the right questions
• We are looking for this person to grow with the business, ideally you will be self-driven with the willingness to learn and develop.

What's in it for you:

• Work on a range of diverse projects across multiple industries and clients.
• Balance your work/life with our highly flexible work environment options
• Competitive Remuneration package on offer.
• Regular office catering and free coffee
• Paid Parental Leave
• Eligibility into Synertec's Benefits program
• Novated Leasing Program
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams on larger projects.
• Build your career with Synertec with our dedicated development plans, including career growth opportunities
• Range of Professional Development opportunities and  internal training courses available to all employees.
• Fully confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all staff.
• Sustainability and social impact focused organisation with an Integrated globally recognised ESG framework.

Next steps:

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity please contact Lucas Shah on

Applications will close on the 26th of September; however, we will be shortlisting and progressing with suitable individuals as the process progresses.

Please note, we will not be accepting unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies at this stage.

You must have the right to work in Australia.

Synertec is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.