Instrumentation is one of the more specialised sectors of engineering, largely tied to oil and gas, mining and minerals processing, power generation, water and wastewater, chemical and process manufacturing, and nuclear. As Australia’s energy and resource landscape continues to evolve, demand for instrumentation and control engineers across both public and private organisations follows suit.
Geographically, a significant portion of roles sit in Western Australia and Queensland, primarily due to the geography of mining and resources, but there are also plenty of roles in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Adelaide. The broader market for instrumentation technicians also includes food and beverage production, packaging, pharmaceuticals, utilities, defence, and government.
When hiring for instrumentation engineers, Ignite takes into consideration previous experience, capabilities, portfolio of work, and education. Most engineers will have a degree in electrical, instrumentation, mechatronics, or a related discipline. With more than 20 years of experience recruiting for these roles, Ignite has also helped organisations fill more specific and niche positions, including roles that call for hands-on commissioning experience.
