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Senior Controls Engineers 

LOCATIONS

Melbourne, Brisbane

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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

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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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AUSTRALIA

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1 Freight Road
Kenwick WA 6107

p +61 8 9334 9200

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18 Binney Road
Kings Park NSW 2147
p +61 2 9676 3900

UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE

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Unit 6B Vantage Park
Huntingdon UK PE29 6SR
p +44 1480 557 303

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Estrada do Polígono dos Álamos, Nº 30
2600-660 Castanheira do Ribatejo
Portugal
p +351 925 571 948

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