About the Role

Tall Order Electrical is an electrical, automation and maintenance services business and we are currently seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join our System Integrator (SI) team and take an influential role within our rapidly expanding company delivering electrical services and full automation turnkey solutions across various industrial environments.

You will have ownership of the pre-engineering, programming and delivery of electrical systems to meet the requirements of Tall Order Electrical clients. In the role as Automation Engineer, you will serve as the subject matter expert in the designing, testing, and optimising of automated systems across LV electrical systems, SCADA/HMI, network architecture, and process control systems.

As the Automation Engineer, you will aid with all aspects of project delivery including conceptual design, project timeline estimating, programming machinery from functional descriptions, code to standards and site implementation. You will also participate in fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, troubleshooting and process improvement of our clients existing programs and technologies. Our ideal candidate will possess comprehensive proficiency in Siemens and Rockwell software packages for PLC, HMI, and drive systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

Contribution to the design and development of industrial automation projects from concept through to commissioning.

Act as the lead contact and project manager for clients to understand their automation requirements and communicate technical solutions.

Participate in the conceptualisation, architecture design, and selection of appropriate hardware and software components including project estimates and cost analysis.

Use of programming and automation software suites (e.g. Siemens / Rockwell Schneider / Omron or equivalent)

Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP)

Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and collaborate with client teams during on-site commissioning.

Applying electrical standards and codes to ensure compliance with AS/NZS requirements.

Prepare and review engineering documentation, including test reports, drawings and system specifications to ensure that engineering projects are completed to the highest standards.

Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work, work autonomously when required and show strong attention to detail.

Maintain successful customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and support.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering (Computer Science will be accepted)

You will have at least 5 years experience in the design, configuration, testing and commissioning of PLC based control systems.

You will have knowledge and practical experience in low voltage power distribution design, variable speed drives and motor controls

Proficiency in industry related software packages such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, (Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert and Omron Sysmac also highly regarded)

Experience working on Safety related design and commissioning projects (e.g. SIMATIC STEP 7, GuardLogix is strongly considered although company training will be provided.)

Experience with EPLAN or AutoCAD is also an advantage.

You will be experienced in troubleshooting electrical systems. It is expected that you are able to read electrical drawings.

You will have demonstrated experience working with customers to conceptualise and develop automated solutions.

Working understanding of Australian Standards; AS3000, AS4024 and AS61439

Why Join Tall Order Electrical?

Our company is rapidly expanding and undergoing exponential growth! A great opportunity exists for a driven Automation Engineer to join our dedicated team of professional engineers and passionate staff.

We are a 100% Australian owned and operated business and we take pride in attributing our success to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and an environment which emphasises our safe, engaged and customer focused culture.

As a valued employee of Tall Order Electrical you can receive:

Flexible Working Patterns

Varied week-to-week travel opportunities between Office / Client Site locations

Paid Training to enhance Learning & Development e.g., Rockwell training courses, Siemens SITRAIN courses.

Refer a colleague program - work alongside your best work collaborators and receive $2000 for each successful referral

All applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. Applications close 16/08/2025.