Graduate Controls Software Engineer – Industrial Automation

Smardt Chillers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smardt Chillers is seeking a Graduate Controls Software Engineer based in Bayswater North, Victoria. You will contribute to PLC and HMI software development for Smardt's industrial chiller systems, working with experienced Controls Engineers and building hands-on automation experience.

The role focuses on learning PLC programming, industrial communications, HVAC controls, troubleshooting and commissioning, with no prior HVAC/PLC experience required. A curious, capable learner is ideal.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, recently completed or nearing completion.
• Foundational understanding of control systems and structured software development principles.
• Interest in automation, industrial controls and software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop and test PLC control logic using Structured Text and Function Block Diagram per IEC 61131-3 with guidance from experienced Controls Engineers.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand, maintain and improve Smardt's PLC and HMI software codebase.
• Support factory personnel and field technicians with troubleshooting, investigation and testing of new software features.
• Assist with FAT and SAT activities and contribute to software documentation and version control.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

C++

Programming fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Education

Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Git

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

TwinCAT/CODESYS

Job description

Smardt Chillers is seeking a Graduate Controls Software Engineer based in Bayswater North, Victoria. You will contribute to PLC and HMI software development for Smardt's industrial chiller systems, working with experienced Controls Engineers and building hands-on automation experience.

The role focuses on learning PLC programming, industrial communications, HVAC controls, troubleshooting and commissioning, with no prior HVAC/PLC experience required. A curious, capable learner is ideal.