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Senior Control Systems Engineer – Adelaide


Job Location:

Adelaide - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 August 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer Adelaide SA

Salary: $160000 $180000 super Package negotiable based on experience

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our clients team in Adelaide South Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced control systems professional looking to take on a senior technical role working across industrial projects and playing a key role in the design development commissioning and delivery of control systems solutions.

The Role

As a Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer you will be responsible for providing technical leadership across control systems engineering projects working closely with clients project teams and other engineering disciplines.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and delivering control systems engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
  • Developing and reviewing control system architectures functional specifications and engineering documentation.
  • PLC SCADA and DCS programming and configuration.
  • Control system design testing and commissioning.
  • Fault finding troubleshooting and optimisation of control systems.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Working closely with electrical instrumentation and other engineering disciplines.
  • Liaising with clients and providing technical support throughout project delivery.
  • Participating in FAT SAT and site commissioning activities.
  • Ensuring engineering work is completed to the required technical safety and quality standards.
About You

We are looking for someone who has strong technical capability and is comfortable taking ownership of projects and providing leadership to others.

Ideally you will have:

  • Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Significant experience in control systems engineering within an industrial environment.
  • Strong experience with PLC SCADA and/or DCS systems.
  • Experience with control system design programming testing and commissioning.
  • Experience working on industrial automation projects.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider engineering team.
  • Previous experience in a Lead Senior or Technical Lead capacity would be highly regarded.
What We Offer
  • $160000 $180000 super depending on experience and overall package.
  • Adelaide-based position.
  • Opportunity to work on interesting industrial automation and control systems projects.
  • Senior technical role with genuine responsibility and ownership.
  • Opportunity to mentor and influence the development of engineering capability.
  • Long-term career opportunity with an established organisation.
Apply Now

If youre an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for your next senior or lead opportunity in Adelaide wed love to hear from you.

Apply now with your current CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about the position.

Location: Adelaide SA
Salary: $160000 $180000 super package negotiable
Position: Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer
Employment: Full-time