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Automation Engineer Consultant

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and implement industrial automation and control solutions for new-build, upgrade, and optimization projects, supporting clients from concept through to site commissioning and handover.

Role type

Senior IC automation engineer (consulting)

Builds

Industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA) for manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, utilities, and energy sectors

Domain

Industrial automation and controls

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, industrial communication protocols, control system architecture, FAT/SAT execution, system troubleshooting, electrical drawing interpretation, commissioning planning

Preferred skills

Brownfield automation upgrades, machine safety, AutoCAD, EPLAN, experience in manufacturing/logistics/utilities

Technologies

Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP

Responsibilities

Design control system architectures, translate client requirements into functional specifications, program PLCs and configure HMIs/SCADAs, lead FAT/SAT and commissioning, troubleshoot automation issues, prepare technical documentation and handover packages, provide technical advice to clients

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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