Control Systems Engineer - Melbourne (On-Call)

Dematic; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Control Systems Support Engineer to join the Customer Service team in Notting Hill, Melbourne. You will provide second-level technical support for sophisticated automated material handling systems, perform diagnostics, PLC programming, commissioning, and continuous improvement across customer sites.

The role requires PLC/SCADA knowledge, ability to travel interstate and overseas, and strong communication. On-call roster applies with a standard Monday–Friday workweek.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering or scientific discipline or electrical trade with tertiary qualifications.
• Electrical trades licence qualification is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of configuration, programming and commissioning of PLCs (Siemens S7 preferred).
• Knowledge of SCADA applications like ICONICS, CITEC and WINCC.
• Knowledge of materials handling system controls such as conveyors and sortation.
• Ability to work without supervision and guide teams/projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility to travel interstate, regional areas and overseas.
• Australian Work Rights: PR or Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide second level technical support to maintenance team as required.
• Participate in the on-call after-hours support roster.
• Conformance to OHS&E standards in design and execution of all work.
• Prepare/assist with budget costing and quoting.
• Development of functional specifications.
• Complete regular system diagnostics and analysis procedures and provide customer reports.
• Prepare PLC programs and configure SCADA and PLC-related equipment (HMI, sensors, drives).
• Test and commission systems on site.
• Train client personnel and provide customer support.
• Assist with interstate or overseas projects when required.

Education

Degree qualified in engineering or scientific discipline

Electrical trades licence

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

ICONICS SCADA

WINCC SCADA

CITEC SCADA

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Control Systems Support Engineer to join the Customer Service team in Notting Hill, Melbourne. You will provide second-level technical support for sophisticated automated material handling systems, perform diagnostics, PLC programming, commissioning, and continuous improvement across customer sites.

The role requires PLC/SCADA knowledge, ability to travel interstate and overseas, and strong communication. On-call roster applies with a standard Monday–Friday workweek.