MES Automation Layer Electrical Engineer

MES Automation Layer Electrical Engineer - Newcastle About The Role: As our Automation and Systems Electrical Engineer at the Newcastle Rod Mill, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving our MES Automation Layer and other critical automation systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Working closely with cross‑functional teams in production, maintenance, and process improvement, you’ll troubleshoot breakdowns, implement system upgrades, and drive automation improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, drives, and advanced instrumentation Troubleshoot breakdowns and investigate root causes to drive long‑term reliability improvements Collaborate with production, maintenance, and process teams to optimise control and tracking systems Assist in implementing machine learning, vision systems, and other digital transformation initiatives Support system upgrades and ensure all changes are well‑documented and aligned with business standards Contribute to the development of maintenance strategies and manage critical spares and system documentation Work across MES system interfaces (including PSI and SAP EWM) to ensure seamless production tracking To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong technical expertise in industrial automation and control systems, with a proactive and hands‑on approach to problem‑solving. Your ability to communicate, collaborate, and adapt will help you thrive in a high‑performance team environment. About You: A degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering (or a related field) Experience working with industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) Safety as a core value. Understanding of legislative safety requirements (the need to provide safe systems of work) Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to root‑cause analysis Familiarity with MES systems, process automation, or data‑driven technologies (desirable) The ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities A passion for continuous improvement and digital innovation Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multi‑disciplinary teams Key Benefits: Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply). Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service. Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more. Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful. About Us: InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation‑building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel. InfraBuild's steel manufacturing team is an integral partner to the construction industry, delivering breakthrough thinking, innovative solutions and the highest standards in quality and supply. Operating two electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales, InfraBuild then utilises its four rolling mills to form new steel products and supply a range of products to steel distributors and processors nationally. We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands. It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s tomorrow. Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr