Senior Automation Engineer - Manufacturing
at Hysata Pty. Ltd. (View all Jobs)
About us
Hysata is on a mission to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to green hydrogen with the world’s most efficient electrolyser. Our breakthrough capillary-fed electrolyser achieves an unprecedented 95% system efficiency (41.5 kWh/kg) – a step change from incumbent technologies, which typically sit at ~75% and already ahead of International Renewable Energy Agency’s 2050 target. This leap in performance enables a radically simpler system design, slashing both energy use (opex) and system and renewables capex.
Hysata’s innovation has captured global attention, including publication in Nature Communications and support from leading strategic and financial investors such as BP, POSCO and Vestas. With over 100 team members, we’re a high-performing, purpose-driven company, proud to be 35% women, representing 20+ nationalities, and united by a shared mission to enable the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, chemical manufacturing, shipping and aviation.
Having secured Australia’s largest ever cleantech Series B raise of US$111 million, Hysata is scaling rapidly to bring our technology to market. With strong customer demand and a clear path to manufacturing at scale, we are on track to become a global leader in green hydrogen and put a major dent in global emissions.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to work with us on our scale-up to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be highly innovative, with experience in industrial automation systems and is comfortable with hands-on work. Familiarity with SCADA systems, industrial networks, and PLC programming will be essential. You will thrive in the fast-paced start-up world where no two days are the same. You’ll be joining a team of smart, driven, collaborative and highly dedicated individuals who love solving engineering challenges and who are excited to be fighting the climate crisis.
Role responsibilities
- Lead in the specification, design, execution, commissioning and operation of industrial automation and control systems;
- Take part in the day-to-day support of our bespoke electrolyser test systems, including new feature integration, sensor upgrades and fault analysis;
- Program, test, and commission PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, servo systems, and industrial robots;
- Troubleshoot issues in manufacturing and QA equipment to minimize downtime and improve enterprise reliability;
- Deliver and maintain documentation such as electrical schematics, control philosophies and functional specifications;
- Integrate new equipment into existing test and manufacturing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility with plant standards;
- Perform system tuning and optimization and to meet the needs of the research and development team;
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver automation solutions.
- Ensure compliance with electrical, safety, and industry regulations (e.g., IEC, AS/NZS standards).
- Working with team members to provide solutions to unique technology problems.
- Defining and executing validation plans in collaboration with the rest of the Hysata team.
What you'll bring
Required Skills
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or in a similar field;
- 10+ years’ experience in an automation and control engineering environment in the manufacturing sector;
- Experience participating in large manufacturing projects in an engineering role;
- Proven ability working in PLC programming and HMI design;
- Experience with the Ignition SCADA environment;
- Aptitude at panel wiring and field equipment installation;
- Clear and open communication;
- A motivated attitude and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary environment;
- The ability to adapt within a dynamic, fast-paced work environment; and
- Experience with electrolysers, battery, or energy storage systems a plus.
What we offer
Perks Include (but are not limited to):
- Idyllic beachside location;
- Competitive base salary and stock options;
- Salary sacrifice into superannuation;
- Flexible working conditions;
- Recognition of service;
- Wellness allowance;
- EAP through Sonder;
- Novated leasing;
- Employee discount program through Flare; and
- Awesome work environment and a pretty cool team!
If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out just yet. We’ve seen the research that people from underrepresented backgrounds tend to only apply when the checklist is all ticks. We take pride in inclusion and hiring incredible human beings with great potential over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, apply below!
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