Control System/OT Engineer - New Graduate 2027

Mescada; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MESCADA, a leading Industrial Automation and Process Control provider with a head office in Melbourne, Victoria, invites a graduate to join full time from February 2027, with part-time options earlier if desired.

You will develop PLC/PCS logic, implement MES/LIMS/SAP, and design HMI screens while managing small projects and exploring cloud-based process monitoring.)

Qualifications

• Coursework in analogue and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming.
• Exposure to programming microcontrollers.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create functional descriptions ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards eg cGMP.
• Develop and debug PLC/PCS logic with organized, documented code.
• Implement MES, LIMS, and SAP integrations.
• Generate simple yet informative HMI screens for complex machinery.
• Manage small machine projects from start to finish.
• Create cloud-based apps to monitor process variables.
• Learn and design virtual server and plant networks for industrial IT environments.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Control systems

Programming fundamentals

Microcontroller exposure

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Industrial IT environments

HMI/SCADA awareness

C++, Python, SQL (plus)

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Mechanical Engineering (Controls)

BS Mechatronics Engineering

BS Computer Science

BS Chemical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

MESCADA is a leading Industrial Automation and Process Control Provider with a head office in Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded on its exceptional technical capabilities in automation, design, commissioning, fault finding and plant optimisation with a highly qualified team of control system specialists and application engineers.

Our objective is to provide the best fit solution for our customers, by working together to identify the right technologies and competencies to meet their specific requirements and expectations. This way we are able to provide world class solutions at a competitive price!

We are looking for a graduate who would plan to join us full time from February 2027, with an option to work part time earlier if desired, with the drive and passion to begin their career.

Tasks can include:

Create functional descriptions ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards eg cGMP

Develop and debug logic PLC /PCS code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.

Implement and work with Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LIMS, SAP

Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.

Manage and implement small machine projects from start to finish

Create cloud-based applications to manage and monitor process variables

Learn and architect virtual server and plant networks for industrial, operational IT environments

The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

Required Skills and Experience:

Coursework in analogue and digital circuits, control systems, logic, and programming

Exposure to programming microcontrollers

Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Good verbal and written communication skills

Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Project management

The following skills and experiences are a plus:

Strong propensity to build, assemble, fix and program things

Programming experience in C++, Python, SQL or similar language

Industrial IT environments and virtualisation

PLC/ PCS programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff or similar)

HMI/SCADA programming (Siemens, Ignition or similar)

Variable speed drives

Candidates must have recently completed or nearing completion in the one of the following:

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Mechanical Engineering (with specialization in Controls)

BS Mechatronics Engineering

BS Computer Science

BS Chemical engineering