Control Systems Engineer - PLC & Industrial Systems

Heaton Rail; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heaton Rail in Western Sydney is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and test PLC software for advanced electromechanical systems used in rail vehicle HVAC and thermal management. The role requires a tertiary engineering degree and 5–10 years' hands‑on PLC experience, IEC 61131 proficiency, and proven abilities in analysis, testing and root-cause investigations.

You will collaborate with local and international teams to deliver robust control solutions and support ongoing

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years' hands‑on experience in PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Experience with IEC 61131 programming languages such as Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams and/or Sequential Function Charts.
• Experience developing and testing control software for electromechanical equipment or industrial systems.
• Experience across requirements analysis, software design, testing, validation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop and implement PLC software and control algorithms for industrial electromechanical systems.
• Undertake system functional analysis and develop traceable software requirements and specifications.
• Perform software and system verification and validation, including bench testing, FAT and site testing.
• Troubleshoot PLC, software and equipment faults, undertake root cause analysis and support ongoing software maintenance.
• Support software documentation, configuration management, defect tracking and continuous improvement activities while working across local and international engineering teams.

Connaissances

PLC programming

Industrial control

IEC 61131

Software testing

Root cause analysis

Formation

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Software Engineering

Description du poste

We’re currently recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer to join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in rail vehicle HVAC and thermal management systems.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Western Sydney. The role is focused on the design, development, testing and maintenance of control software for complex electromechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on PLC programming and industrial control systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement PLC software and control algorithms for industrial electromechanical systems.
• Undertake system functional analysis and develop traceable software requirements and specifications.
• Perform software and system verification and validation, including bench testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site testing.
• Troubleshoot PLC, software and equipment faults, undertake root cause analysis and support ongoing software maintenance.
• Support software documentation, configuration management, defect tracking and continuous improvement activities while working across local and international engineering teams.

Skills and Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• ~5-10 years' hands‑on experience in PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Experience with IEC 61131 programming languages such as Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams and/or Sequential Function Charts.
• Experience developing and testing control software for electromechanical equipment or industrial systems.
• Experience across requirements analysis, software design, testing, validation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

About Us

Heaton undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world’s best heavy industry organisations that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.

We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.