Lead Controls Engineer - PLC & Machine Control
TMR Recruitment Services Pty Ltd
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Lead a capable controls team while staying hands-on
Influence platform direction & real engineering decisions
PLC-driven machine control with global collaboration
Lead a capable controls team while staying hands-on
Influence platform direction & real engineering decisions
PLC-driven machine control with global collaboration
You're tired of being the smartest person in the room with no authority to fix anything.
Or you're in a "lead" job that's mostly meetings and no engineering.
This role gives you actual influence and real technical work.
A global manufacturer is looking for a Lead Controls Engineer (PLC Controls Engineer) to own PLC-driven machine control, mentor a small team and work directly with global engineering. Senior enough to matter, hands-on enough to stay interesting.
What's in it for you
Real influence
Lead a lean team where decisions aren't buried in committees
Work directly with global engineers on platform improvements
Shape what comes next, not just maintain legacy code
Technical variety
PLC programming, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning
Mentor juniors without becoming a full-time manager
Solve proper engineering problems across PLC and machine control
Stability with growth
Structured, disciplined engineering environment
Backing of a global manufacturer
Clear pathway into technical leadership or embedded systems
What you'll do
Lead PLC-based controls work (Carel ideal, strong machine-control backgrounds welcome)
Mentor and review junior engineers
Stay hands-on: programming, validation, troubleshooting, commissioning
Drive continuous improvement and documentation discipline
Work with global engineering on standards and future direction
Communicate clearly with stakeholders
What you'll need
Strong PLC programming experience (Carel, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider etc.)
Structured, testable engineering practices
Clear communication & leadership ability
A learning mindset - HVAC/chillers can be learned
Nice to have
Engineering/CompSci degree
Any C# exposure
Background in automation, manufacturing, pharma, water, F&B or HVAC
If you want a senior role with technical leadership without becoming a meeting attendee, this is worth a chat. Apply now or contact Trudi at TMR Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Only those with PR/Citizenship will be considered.