Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop and maintain electrical, instrumentation and control system designs for its Process Analytics product portfolio. The role supports the full product lifecycle from concept through field support, ensuring compliance with safety, performance and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design 1‑phase and 3‑phase low‑voltage electrical systems, switchgear and instrumentation for industrial and mining applications.
• Create electrical schematics, control‑panel layouts, wiring diagrams and detailed production drawings.
• Integrate plant interfaces using industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, OPC and Modbus.
• Select and program automation controllers, PLCs and SCADA components.
• Prepare project documentation, design‑validation reports, test procedures and user manuals.
• Support product‑sustaining activities, supplier qualifications and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience, preferably in minerals processing, slurry transportation or heavy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Australian and international engineering standards (CE, CSA, etc.).
• Experience delivering designs from concept through production and field support.

Required skills

• Design of low‑voltage electrical and control systems, including EMC/EMI and surge protection.
• PLC programming and structured programming languages.
• Industrial automation protocols: Profinet, Profibus, OPC, Modbus.
• Variable‑frequency drives, AC/DC motors and motor‑control centres.
• Use of design tools such as SolidWorks, EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Circuit design, electro‑pneumatic and embedded‑system design.