Senior Control System Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer Location: Somersby | Casual Rate  Full-Time Hours | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer ready to take on a senior role where you can make a real impact? This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing site, leading automation and control system initiatives that drive reliability, performance, and innovation.

The Opportunity As the Senior Control Systems Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering projects that enhance automation, optimise production, and improve site reliability. You’ll take ownership of equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance strategies, while driving innovation in control systems across a highly automated plant environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead automation and control projects from concept through to commissioning.
  
  
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise equipment performance and reliability.
  
  
• Investigate root causes of equipment issues and implement long-term solutions.
  
  
• Scope and manage capital projects, including budgets up to $5M.
  
  
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve plant performance.
  
  
• Mentor and support electricians to build problem-solving capability and minimise downtime.
  
  
• Champion safety-first initiatives with a focus on machine safety and compliance.
  
  
• Provide support for breakdowns, including after-hours when required.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial, or Manufacturing).
  
  
• At least 7 years’ experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
  
  
• Proven expertise in program design and commissioning of automated plants(concrete/batching experience highly regarded).
  
  
• Strong knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, with the ability to design entire factory structures.
  
  
• Experience in production line automation.
  
  
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  
• Hands-on, innovative, and practical approach.
  
  
• CAD design experience (advantageous).
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on a highly automated, complex site with state-of-the-art equipment.
  
  
• Opportunity to lead large-scale projects with budgets up to $5M.
  
  
• Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused culture.
  
  
• Permanent role with strong career development opportunities.
  
  

  Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead automation initiatives that make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.