Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer

Conveyor Logistics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Conveyor Logistics in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer for an initial 3-month contract with potential extension. The role covers electrical design, PLC programming, testing, and on-site commissioning across warehouse automation projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary controls team and support both new system development and modifications to existing equipment, including PLC/HMI programming and FAT.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics qualification required.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Omron.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for schematics.
• Experience designing control systems for industrial equipment.
• Ability to document electrical designs and BOMs.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for conveyor and automation systems.
• Program and commission PLC/ HMI; troubleshoot on-site.
• Produce electrical schematics, BOMs and I/O schedules.
• Support panel fabrication and on-site commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors across controls.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

System integration

Safety systems

Field devices

Commissioning

WMS integration

Education

Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SQL databases

WCS/WMS integration

Job description

Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer - Contract

Melbourne | Initial 3-Month Contract | Potential to Extend

Conveyor Logistics is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer to join our engineering team on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to extend for the right candidate.

We design and deliver warehouse automation and material handling systems, including conveyor systems, automated equipment and integrated control solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering role covering both electrical system design and PLC programming. You will work as part of our engineering and controls team, collaborating with existing engineers and contractors across electrical design and documentation, PLC development, testing and on-site commissioning.

About the Role

You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team across a range of warehouse automation projects, supporting both new system development and modifications to existing equipment.

Your responsibilities will span the complete controls lifecycle, including electrical design, component selection, PLC and HMI programming, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.

The position will be Melbourne-based, with some interstate travel required for project commissioning and support.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Develop electrical designs for conveyor and warehouse automation systems
• Produce and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts and associated documentation using AutoCAD Electrical
• Develop I/O schedules and electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Select electrical and automation components including PLCs, safety devices, VSDs, sensors and control equipment
• Design and document control panels and field electrical systems
• Review electrical designs for compliance, functionality and constructability
• Support electrical contractors during panel manufacture, installation and site works
• Maintain accurate as-built electrical documentation following commissioning

PLC Programming & Controls

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs for conveyor and warehouse automation systems
• Program and commission Siemens and/or Omron PLC systems
• Develop and modify HMI applications
• Develop and troubleshoot safety PLC functionality
• Configure and commission VSDs, sensors, remote I/O and other field devices
• Perform software testing, FAT and on-site commissioning
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues both remotely and on site
• Optimise system performance and reliability

About You

We are looking for someone with strong practical experience across both electrical engineering and PLC programming.

Ideally, you will have:

• Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or similar qualification
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience
• Experience with Siemens and/or Omron PLC platforms
• Practical experience using AutoCAD Electrical to develop and maintain electrical schematics
• Experience designing electrical control systems for industrial machinery or automation
• Ability to develop and modify electrical schematics, I/O documentation and control system documentation
• Experience selecting electrical and automation components
• Good understanding of PLC I/O, safety systems, VSDs, sensors and industrial networks
• Experience commissioning automated machinery or industrial systems
• Electrical and controls fault‑finding capabilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Experience with conveyor systems, warehouse automation, material handling equipment, EPLAN, SQL databases and WCS/WMS integration would be highly regarded.

Contract Details

• Initial 3-month contract
• Potential to extend for the right candidate
• Melbourne-based

• Competitive hourly or daily contract rate based on experience
• Interstate travel may be required for project commissioning

Why Join Conveyor Logistics?

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of the complete electrical and controls package, rather than working exclusively in either electrical design or software development.

You will work directly on real-world warehouse automation projects from electrical design and PLC development through to testing, installation and commissioning.