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Mining automation or robotics engineer
Develops and assures automated mining equipment or coordination systems while working with operations, OEMs and site safety controls.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$145k–$220kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextContinuous control may use rotating shifts; office and engineering positions may be Perth-based rather than FIFO.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Develops and assures automated mining equipment or coordination systems while working with operations, OEMs and site safety controls. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Translate operational requirements into system changes
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Test machine and control interfaces
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Manage change evidence and operational handover
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Control and fleet platforms
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Sensor and telemetry data
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Test plans and assurance records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Relevant engineering or mechatronics qualification
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Field and system integration competence
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Site change, cyber and functional-safety specialists engaged as required
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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System and operational boundary
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Testing and failure-mode reasoning
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Approved deployment and field outcome
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build engineering and control-system foundation
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Gain mine and OEM field exposure
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Lead supervised automation packages
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Designs or modifies industrial control logic and interfaces for a defined plant system with managed testing and change approval.
Related role band: $140k–$210kCompare the role's actual scope, qualifications and employer requirements before treating this as a direct promotion.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.