Automation Engineer / Technical Lead

Automation Engineer / Technical Lead

Shape the future with CNFiTech Engineering
 
Our team’s collective expertise and diverse offerings empower us to tackle client challenges and deliver dependable, outstanding results. Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values innovation, excellence, and growth.
 
The opportunity
 
We are seeking an Experienced Automation Engineer / Technical Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, supported by excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
 
We design, build, and commission PLC and SCADA systems for large utility and government clients, frequently working alongside major contractors on complex infrastructure projects.
 
Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Extensive experience designing, building, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Siemens S7 platforms (Step 7 and TIA Portal)
• Schneider Electric M580 platform configuration
• ClearSCADA / GeoSCADA
• Proven experience delivering PLC and SCADA solutions for water treatment plants.
• Familiarity with Sydney Water automation standards, projects, and CASE tools is highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems, with the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings commensurate with the required level of experience.
• Ability to take a technical leadership role within an Automation team.
• Strong capability to work effectively in a team environment, engaging with internal team members, engineers from other disciplines, and contractors and clients.
• Comfortable liaising with contractors and customers to define project requirements and resolve technical issues.
• High level of proficiency in writing: Requirements and Functional specifications
• Extensive experience developing design documentation, and test and commissioning documentation for use by other engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree recognised by Engineers Australia in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics.

Location

• Position based in Sydney CBD.
• Role will require site attendance, including commissioning activities, to meet client and project requirements.

Propel your career forward
 
Take the next step in your automation career. Apply now to work on large-scale PLC and SCADA projects for utility and government clients within a collaborative, technically driven team.