Job Description
Location: Truganina VIC + site-based work across Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to deliver end to end electrical and automation solutions across major industrial and material handling projects. This is a handson role covering the full project lifecycle—from design and programming through to testing, commissioning, and startup—working closely with internal teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, program, and modify PLC software using Siemens and Allen Bradley (Rockwell) platforms
- Develop PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and communication links between PLCs and SCADA systems
- Configure and integrate automation equipment including motors, VFDs, encoders, and sensors
- Support shop-floor testing, on-site installation, start-up, and commissioning activities
- Provide technical guidance and support to technicians during installation and commissioning
- Participate in remote support activities for troubleshooting and system optimization
- Coordinate proactively with project managers, engineers, technicians, suppliers, and site personnel
What you'll need to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or a related discipline
- 4+ years’ experience in automation design, PLC programming, and commissioning
- Proven delivery of automation projects within material handling, manufacturing, process, packing lines, or machine-building environments
- Strong experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC, HMI, and VFD systems
- Ability to read and produce electrical drawings, ideally using EPLAN
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to kashmera.vijayakumaran@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Kash at +61 08 6256 0338 for more information.