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Senior Advanced Project Engineer – Control Systems
Permanent | Melbourne
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We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to deliver complex automation and control system projects across major industrial environments.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on full project lifecycle delivery, from design through to commissioning, working with leading technologies across DCS, PLC and SCADA platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver control systems projects (DCS / PLC / SCADA) from concept to commissioning
- Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
- Perform system configuration, testing and commissioning
- Interface directly with clients to define project scope and solutions
- Support hardware and software engineering for process control systems
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, budget, and quality targets
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in control systems / project engineering
- Strong experience with DCS, PLC and SCADA systems
- Background in industrial environments (mining, oil & gas, power, manufacturing)
- Experience delivering full lifecycle engineering projects
- Strong stakeholder and client engagement skills
Nice to Have
- Virtualisation (VMware), networking, or cybersecurity exposure
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Additional Details
- Travel required (25–50% including interstate and occasional international travel
- Must have full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available
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About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.Skills Required
- 10+ years' experience in control systems / project engineering
- Strong experience with DCS, PLC and SCADA systems
- Background in industrial environments (mining, oil & gas, power, manufacturing)
- Experience delivering full lifecycle engineering projects
- Strong stakeholder and client engagement skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)
- Virtualisation (VMware), networking, or cybersecurity exposure
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.
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