Electronics Engineer (SCADA & Control Systems)

About ATS Global

ATS Global is the Independent Solution Provider for Smart Digital Transformation. We provide products, solutions and services across all levels of the automation pyramid: control, execution and information.

In the APAC region, ATS Global operates through subsidiaries in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China, with partners in Indonesia and Japan. ATS Global delivers consulting, execution and support services across a wide range of industries including food and beverage, data centres, chemicals, mining, port infrastructure, automotive, and aerospace and defence.

The Australian subsidiary of ATS Global, and employer for this role, is ATS Applied Tech Systems Pty Ltd, based in Mulgrave, Victoria.

Role Overview

The Electronics Engineer (SCADA & Control Systems) is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing and commissioning of electronic monitoring and supervisory control systems for industrial and critical infrastructure environments, with a particular focus on data centre and process industry applications.

The role requires applying electronics engineering principles to the specification, configuration and integration of electronic instrumentation, programmable controllers, communication networks and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) platforms.

The engineer designs electronic system architectures that interface diverse electronic equipment — including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), automatic transfer switches (ATS), variable frequency drives (VFDs), electronic switchgear, chillers, and environmental monitoring sensors — into unified SCADA and PLC solutions.

This is a hands-on technical role encompassing the full project lifecycle from requirements analysis and functional design through factory acceptance testing, site installation, commissioning, client training and post-deployment support.

Because ATS Global operates internationally and relies on collaborative teamwork across borders, candidates must speak a language that enables them to communicate effectively with at least one of our teams in Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, or Turkey.

Key Responsibilities

Electronic System Design and Integration

• Design electronic control system architectures for PLC, SCADA and monitoring solutions, specifying hardware, communication interfaces and network topologies.
• Develop functional design specifications (FDS) for electronic monitoring and control systems based on client user requirements specifications (URS) and process descriptions.
• Specify and select electronic instrumentation, sensors, I/O modules and communication gateways for integration with automation platforms.
• Design and implement industrial communication networks utilising protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet, SNMP, and MQTT for the interconnection of electronic equipment.
• Develop electronic system interface designs for the integration of diverse electronic equipment including PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Johnson Controls), UPS systems, electronic switchgear, ATS units, HVAC controllers, and chiller plant controllers.

SCADA Platform Development and Configuration

• Develop and configure SCADA applications on the Inductive Automation Ignition platform (Vision and Perspective modules) for real-time monitoring and control of electronic equipment and systems.
• Design and implement real-time data visualisation dashboards, alarm management systems, historical data trending and reporting functions.
• Develop scripting logic and database queries (Python, SQL) to support SCADA application performance, automated reporting and data analytics.
• Implement user and role-based access management, alarm notification pipelines and system redundancy configurations.

Testing, Commissioning and Support

• Prepare and execute factory acceptance test (FAT) plans and site acceptance test (SAT) plans for electronic control systems.
• Commission electronic monitoring and control systems on client sites, including point-to-point verification of electronic instrumentation, communication link testing, and functional validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electronic system integration issues during commissioning and post-deployment.
• Provide post-deployment support for installed electronic monitoring and control systems to ensure ongoing operational reliability.

Documentation and Training

• Produce quality technical documentation including functional design specifications, test plans, commissioning records, as-built documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Develop and deliver operation and maintenance training to clients and internal teams on deployed electronic monitoring and control systems.
• Assist in the production of technical proposals and tender documentation for prospective projects.
• Maintain document version control and configuration management in accordance with the company’s quality management system.

Standards, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all electronic system designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards including AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008, and applicable data centre standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, TIA-942).
• Observe and promote safe working practices at all times, including compliance with site-specific safety requirements on client premises.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ATS engineering standards, design templates and technical procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronic and Automation Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from a recognised university.
• Eligibility for assessment by Engineers Australia as an Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411) at the Professional Engineer level, or equivalent overseas qualification assessment.
• Eligibility for registration as Professional Engineer in the field of Electrical Engineering
• Inductive Automation Ignition certification (Gold or above) is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience in electronics engineering, with demonstrated experience in the design, development and commissioning of electronic monitoring and control systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience configuring and deploying SCADA systems, with minimum one year experience with Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Practical experience integrating electronic equipment via industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet, SNMP, Ethernet/IP and/or MQTT.
• Experience in the development of SCADA applications for critical infrastructure environments such as data centres, process industries or building management systems is highly regarded.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proficiency in the design and integration of electronic instrumentation, sensors, PLCs and communication gateways within SCADA system architectures.
• Proficiency in Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA platform, including Perspective, Vision, Tag Historian, Alarm Notification and Reporting modules.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet, SNMP, MQTT, OPC-UA.
• Competence in Python scripting and SQL database queries for SCADA application development and data analytics.
• Solid understanding of electronic circuit principles, signal conditioning, data acquisition and digital communication systems.
• Familiarity with at least one PLC programming environment (e.g., Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Johnson Controls).
• Experience in management of large data sets for data centre BMS and EPMS
• One of the following foreign languages – Spanish, Italian, German or Turkish
• Experience with deployment of solutions using REST APIs, JSON and XML for system integration and data exchange.

Desirable

• Experience with IoT hardware platforms (e.g., ESP32, industrial gateways) and edge computing for industrial applications.
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, EasyEDA) for prototype and custom electronic interface development.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA environments.
• Knowledge of data centre power and cooling infrastructure, including UPS, ATS, PDU, CRAC/CRAH, and chiller plant systems.

Personal Competencies

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and deliver client-facing training.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving, with strong attention to technical detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams across culturally diverse environments.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated capacity for continuous professional development and learning new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface professionally with clients, consultants and contractors at all levels.

Why ATS?

Freedom to innovate: Bring your ideas, opinions and creativity to life. Our teams work at the cutting edge of industrial automation and digital transformation. Together, we create lasting solutions that make a real difference.

Collaborative culture: We nurture cultural diversity, an informal and supportive atmosphere, and the flexibility to work from our offices, from home, or from customer sites as projects require.

Professional growth: We enable cross-skilled and on-the-job training, access to ATS Academy, and pathways through industry bodies including Engineers Australia. Your professional development is a priority.

Global reach: Our projects and teams span the globe. You will work with colleagues across 25+ countries, leveraging diverse experience and perspectives on challenging, high-profile projects.