Senior SCADA Engineer

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for 'Best Asset Monitoring Technology' and 'Best Digital Twin Technology' at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. 

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer for Yokogawa's high-performing team based in our Melbourne Office. In this key role, you'll bring your technical expertise to a dynamic environment focused on support, maintenance and project engineering. As a customer-facing professional, you will also work directly with customers on Yokogawa's state-of-the-art solutions and contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of innovative projects.

What you'll do:

• End-to-end SCADA management - from system design and configuration to testing, commissioning, and ongoing support for Yokogawa SCADA systems, ensuring high-quality results aligned with project scopes, schedules, and standards.
• Coordinate service activities alongside the Service Manager to guarantee all work is performed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Provide guidance and solutions to clients, addressing technical issues and managing communications.
• Drive problem-solving and decision-making, proactively identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with client design standards, industry regulations, and Yokogawa's commitment to engineering excellence.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers, contributing to their development.
• Participate in on-call rosters and attend client sites as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Qualification in chemical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, electrical, or equivalent with some IT experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SCADA control systems. CI Server/Fast tools experience is advantageous.
• Extensive project experience.
• Experience with Foundation Fieldbus, DNP3 and MQTT  protocols
• Skilled with programming languages, e.g., Java and JavaScript   
• Experience / understanding in DCS/ PLC system design, system integration, and testing is highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Why Yokogawa?

At Yokogawa, we're committed to shaping a better future through technology and innovation. We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment.
• Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects in Australia and beyond.
• Be part of a respected global leader in industrial automation and control solutions provider – we are a quality-first, vertically integrated organisation providing full lifecycle solutions for over 35 years in Australia.
• Work with a collaborative, high-performing team with a supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment.
• Enjoy a role that is both diverse and impactful, supporting critical service functions on complex, high-impact projects in Australia and beyond.
• Gain access to ongoing learning, development opportunities, and career pathways.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to the next level in a dynamic technical environment and support a team that values excellence and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

 Apply now and help shape the future of smarter, safer, and more sustainable industries with Yokogawa.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold an Australian PR and/or have Full working rights.

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Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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