Control Systems Engineer (HEO 6)

• Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2024
• Commencement Salary: $887,955 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Control Systems Engineer will investigate, research and execute design and development work of control systems for Coiled tubing drilling exploration rigs and associated down hole equipment, research new equipment, materials and manufacturing technologies, and be part of the team providing engineering support for step change drilling technologies developed for the Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre (MinEx CRC) engineering team.
About UniSA  

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The  Future Industries Institute  brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities.  

Core Responsibilities 

• Investigate, research, and execute complex and innovative designs, configuration, and implementation of control systems for exploration rigs and associated down hole equipment with a strong focus on safety, automation, and productivity
• Provide technical expertise and advice to the operational and engineering teams, to support complex and innovative research in drilling modifications and improvements
• Implement improvements to electric and control systems
• Assist in the development, facilitation and in some cases hands-on delivery of high-end control systems engineering designs for rigs and auxiliary equipment based on safety, benchmarked testing, best practices, and new technologies
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to design of systems, equipment, products and processes

• A bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, control systems or related tertiary engineering qualifications with some relevant industry experience
• Practical hands-on experience of three to five years in building electrical or control systems, professionally or privately
• Experience with programming and capability to learn new programs quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that facilitate effective communication of results and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Ability to work within a research-engineering environment, with various stakeholders, to achieve project milestones

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career!  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5811. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 21 January 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 
 
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