Controls Engineer
Position Overview
- 2 x Ongoing Positions| Full Time | $100k - $134k +15.4% super
- Clayton | Work-life balance | Health & Wellbeing Programs
- Work at one of Australia’s premier scientific facilities, contributing to advanced control and automation systems that enable world-class research. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies at Australian Synchrotron across beamline and accelerator environments, with opportunities for growth aligned to experience and capability.
About the Opportunity
Join the Controls and Scientific Computing function at the Australian Synchrotron, where you will design, develop and support integrated control and automation solutions that enable scientific and operational outcomes. The role focuses on beamline or accelerator systems, including motion control, data acquisition, real-time systems and EPICS-based platforms, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and science teams.
About You
" We are looking for engineers who are curious, collaborative and capable of working across complex systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical fundamentals in control or automation systems, with the ability to learn quickly, solve problems and work effectively with cross-functional teams."
- Gaurav Acharya, Controls and Scientific Computing
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement and support control and automation systems across beamline and accelerator environments
- Work with motion control, data acquisition, distributed control and real-time systems
- Perform testing, integration and commissioning of hardware and software systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to maintain reliable system performance
- Provide operational support for beamline and accelerator control systems
- Support delivery of projects through engineering, integration and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with engineering, science and computing teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Support system lifecycle activities including upgrades, optimisation and maintenance
- Contribute to design reviews, standards and continuous improvement initiatives (depending on experience)
Please click here to view the Position Description.
About Us
ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
Benefits of Working with Us
ANSTO offers training and development, performance-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
- 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
- 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Generous parental leave provisions:
- 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
- 14 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
How to Apply
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact on (03) 8540 5386 . For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 3740.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: 10th May 2026 at 11:59pm
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.