About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth Office - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster:  Monday to Friday

Based at our Hazelmere R&D facility, we are seeking an Intermediate Control Systems Engineer to join the Decarb Infrastructure Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact projects that support Fortescue’s Real Zero target and accelerate the advancement of decarbonisation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of PLC and HMI/SCADA control systems for Megawatt Fast Chargers
• Develop and test PLC code and HMI/SCADA screens under the guidance of senior engineers
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of control system documentation (functional descriptions, IO lists, test procedures)
• Support integration of control systems with field instrumentation, electrical systems, and third-party equipment
• Work collaboratively with wider engineering team, site teams, and vendors to support project delivery
• Configure and implement industrial communication protocols during system design and site implementation
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including troubleshooting and defect resolution
• Support commissioning activities and provide on-site technical assistance as required (including short-term site travel).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Previous experience with PLC programming and SCADA/HMI systems (desirable)
• Experience with Siemens PLC and TIA Portal (highly regarded)
• Experience with Ignition SCADA/HMI (highly regarded)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with evolving program requirements.

Our Commitment

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.