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Control Systems Engineer. Perth


Company : Liftpass


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Specialising in designing, manufacturing and integrating advanced material handling and robotic automation systems for industries including food and beverage, logistics, and ecommerce, my client maintains a significant international footprint and delivers endtoend solutions that combine bespoke hardware with intelligent software controls. With a significant team and strong leadership already in place, they are wellbacked and ambitious. The planned growth of their Australian operations has the potential to significantly exceed that of their direct market competition.The RoleAs part of that growth, a new opportunity (with limited interstate travel) has been created for an experienced Control Systems Engineer. Based in Perth you will provide endtoend control system design, development, commissioning and testing for assigned projects (typically circa $1-2m value per project). Working autonomously and with a minimum of supervisions you will expertly investigate, analyse, design, programme and deliver control systems and configure bespoke HMIs for cuttingedge automated and robotic solutions.Additionally:provide onsite commissioning during new project delivery and onsite support for existing solutions (limited travel per annum)providing some after sales technical customer support, troubleshooting and remediation (onsite or remove as appropriate)work with inhouse mechanical & electrical engineering teams to ensure strong cross functional integration of solutions.ensure that designs meet compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.About youIn addition to your tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics or equivalent you have min. 2 years experience in the detailed design and commissioning of control systems for industrial automation application (warehouse automation / intralogistics, parcel sortation, BHS, mining or other conveyored environment). You can demonstrate (essential):advanced knowledge of PLC configuration, programming and commissioning. Siemens (preferred).solid knowledge of electrical engineering and strong technical skillswell developed communication and internal/external stakeholder engagement skillstechnical proficiency in safety and the functional principles of safetyhave a high attention to detail.ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.excellent time management and prioritisation skills.capability to develop specifications, standards, procedures and associated documentation.experience in delivering projects in both greenfield and brownfield environments.conscientious and ambitiousAdditionally advantageous but not essential:experience in robotic palletising/depalletising systems and/or AGV/AMRsexperience in vision based solutions and/or implementing SCADA systemsknowledge of OMRON, Schneider, Rockwell, A+BThis role offers the opportunity join an ambitious team with a strong and collaborative culture as they enter a period of significant planned growth; with the further opportunity to gain exposure to a bespoke solutions environment involving leadingedge automation. #J-18808-Ljbffr