CareerPlan

Senior Controls Engineer

Clayton, Monash AreaFull-time2026-10-12

Core

Design, development, operation, and maintenance of specialized Controls Systems applications for Australian-based R&D facilities, focusing on improving safe operation of experiments and supporting users throughout research lifecycle.

Role type

Senior Controls Engineer

Builds

Specialized control systems for highly specialized equipment in R&D facilities

Domain

Nuclear science and technology R&D, Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming, Industrial communication protocols, Electrical schematic reading, Safety of machinery standards, Motion control systems, Robotic systems, Linux, SQL, Python/C++

Preferred skills

AutoCAD, Zuken E3, Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal, Schneider Modicon/Control Expert, Pilz PSS4000, Beckhoff PLCs, Safe motion, Robotic systems (Kuka, Stäubli)

Responsibilities

Design documentation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of control systems; Improving existing control systems across facilities in Vic and NSW; Collaborating with engineering and science groups to develop control systems for specialized equipment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC