Controls Support Engineer

• Progressive and innovative global leader experiencing high growth
• Work on cutting edge technology across key customer sites
• Permanent role, great salary, study assistance and development opportunities
• Great team culture, collaborative, supportive and all inclusive

What we offer:

Start your dream career: be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, automation and innovation.

Dematic Pty Ltd, is a world leader within the integrated logistics and material handling industry. We provide intelligent logistics solutions for manufacturing and distribution, as well as comprehensive automation and software technology solutions, tailored to our clients’ needs.

Our innovative portfolio meets the demands of an ever-changing supply chain landscape and is designed to deliver a clear competitive edge. As a company we take pride in offering our employees a safe and rewarding work environment in which to develop their careers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We currently have an opportunity for a motivated and talented Controls Support Engineer to join our Customer Service team based in Sydney. Play a leading role in the deployment and support of control systems, designing, documenting, testing and commissioning material handling automation hardware and PLC software. The position also provides opportunities to travel across a number of our customer locations within ANZ.

The successful candidate must have a professional self-driven manner and display a dedication to providing a high-quality output, along with an ability to work effectively under pressure in business-critical environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to control systems.

• Provide second-level technical support to maintenance teams.

• Participate in the on-call after-hours support roster.

• Ensure compliance with OHS&E standards in all work.

• Assist with budget costing and quoting.

• Develop design documentation and functional specifications.

• Conduct system diagnostics, analysis, and provide reports.

• Prepare PLC programs, and configure SCADA/PLC equipment (e.g. HMI’s, scanners, VSD’s).

• Plan and supervise controls installations.

• Test and commission systems on-site (weekend work may be required).

• Train client personnel and provide ongoing support.

• Assist with interstate or overseas projects as needed.

Tasks and Qualifications:

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree qualified in engineering with tertiary qualifications in the areas of electronics/mechatronics engineering.

• Ideally project design and project commissioning experience in Australia.

• Knowledge and experience in, programming and commissioning of PLCs (Siemens S7 preferred), variable speed drives, barcode scanners and safety devices.

• Knowledge of SCADA applications like ICONICS, CITEC and Ignition.

• Knowledge of materials handling Control systems is highly desirable.

• Experience writing technical documentation.

• Ability to work without supervision and guide teams/projects.

• Flexibility to travel interstate, regional areas and overseas

WHAT WE OFFER

An attractive salary package is on offer to the right candidate, in addition this role enables you to earn overtime as well as outstanding career opportunities.

• Career Development                                                       

• Global Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Novated Leasing

• Paid Parental Leave

• Local and Global recognition awards

• Service Milestone Awards

• Social Club

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for the above position, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and submit your resume. For more information visit: www.dematic.com

Dematic is committed to proving equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.