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Senior Controls Engineer

Clayton, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-11

Core

Design, development, operation, and maintenance of specialized Controls Systems applications for Australian-based R&D facilities to improve safe experiment operation and support research programs.

Role type

Senior Controls Engineer

Builds

Specialized control systems for scientific research equipment and facilities

Domain

Nuclear science and technology R&D / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming, industrial communication protocols, electrical schematic reading, risk assessment, safe motion systems, robotic systems, Linux, SQL, Python/C++

Preferred skills

AS4024 safety standards certification, AutoCAD/Zuken E3, Siemens/Schneider/Pilz/Beckhoff PLCs, Profinet/OPC UA/Modbus/EtherCAT, professional engineer registration

Technologies

Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal, Schneider Modicon/Control Expert, Pilz PSS4000, Beckhoff PLCs, Profinet, OPC UA, Modbus, EtherCAT, Linux, SQL, Python, C++, AutoCAD, Zuken E3, Kuka, Stäubli

Responsibilities

Design documentation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of control systems; document, test, and deploy changes to PLC-based solutions; carry out risk assessments; collaborate with engineering and science groups to develop control systems for specialized equipment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC