Senior Engineer

To be successful in the role you will have the ability to demonstrate the following:

• 5+ years’ experience working with control systems
• Proven experience programming of PLC and SCADA control systems (not just maintaining) or similar industrial software environments. Previous experience with Schneider, Siemens or Allen Bradley highly regarded.
• Undertake configuration or programming of any typical industrial device that you might find in, or alongside, a control system: Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), protocol converters, network switches, protection relays etc.
• Understand and program with common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP and Ethernet/IP. 
• Understand physical installation of control systems including basic electrical installation and safety knowledge. 
• Undertake testing both on the bench, in the factory, and on site.
• Demonstrate experience in role which requires fault finding and support for control, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Understand and interpret electrical drawings, design specifications and IO schedules.
• Undertake development of design drawings and specifications
• Communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Manage yourself and sometimes others to deliver project scope in line with contract and schedule. 

Job challenges include:

• Operate effectively in a team environment where every day can present a fresh challenge.
• Establish and maintain relationships both externally and internally.
• Ensure jobs are on time, budget and per the agreed scope of works. 
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people alike. 
• Maintain statutory compliance across all jobs.
• Keep up to date with constant change across the control system and technologies field.
• Obtain and maintain engineering qualifications and certifications as required by the company.

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to work on a innovative and unique industrial transformation projects.
• Excellent work environment
• Market competitive salary
• Cost of Living Discounts
• Wellbeing Leave days
• Paid Parental Leave

Saunders Automation IT pride ourselves on the quality of work and our enjoyable work environment, with the majority of work being performed in an office environment or at local sites. We support and encourage our staff with ongoing professional development to further our business and the careers of our staff. If you meet the requirements above and would be excited to join our team, please submit your application with us.

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets everyone up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume. The successful applicant will be required to provide contactable references, submit personal data for a criminal record check, and undergo a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every application. We will contact any shortlisted applicants.