Graduate Software Project Engineer - C / Scripting Languages

Dematic; City of Wyndham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Health cover by Medibank

Local and international travel

Project based work

Career development and globalopps

Salary packaging

Corporate discounts on IT products

Parental leave + super

Job summary

Dematic seeks a Graduate Software Project Engineer to join the Global Product and Solutions team. Based at Dematic’s Tarneit project site in Melbourne, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to commission and test innovative software solutions, ensuring seamless integration with MHE systems.

You will contribute to end-to-end project execution, gain exposure to warehouse software and hardware, and participate in a fast-growing, global automation leader with rich career development

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute integrated commissioning tests between the software and the Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) on and off-site as required.
• Write commissioning test scripts based on project specifications.
• Debugging/working on bug fixes and QA/Testing.
• Capture, summarise and communicate testing results and progress with team members.
• Record evidence of Test results in real-time and maintain and track progress.
• Triage, record, prioritise and manage any issues that affect progress.
• Track and review progress through meetings.
• Compile commissioning reports.
• Assist with identification and redressal of issues.
• Verify evidence of bug fixes and provide input to the release procedures.
• Participating in system acceptance testing with our customers.
• Coordinating between Software Project Manager/Software Lead, Systems Integration Manager, Controls Engineers and the end customer.
• Train end users with Dematic application workflows.
• Provide customer startup support.
• Help create an empowering and inspiring work culture within the commissioning team.
• Promote Health and Safety culture whilst working on and off-site

Skills

C

Scripting languages

SQL

Linux commands

WMS/WCS knowledge

Communication skills

Australian work rights

Education

B.S. Computer Science or related field

Honour Graduates

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Relational databases

Job description

• Drive global innovation with an industry leader in material handling and software engineering
• Develop high quality software for large scale warehouse automation projects
• Challenging, dynamic role with excellent onboarding & career development

We offer:

Engineer the future. Start your dream career with Dematic today!

What We Offer You

• Fitness Passport – Enjoy discounted access to gyms, pools, and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family, making it easier and more affordable to stay active
• Exclusive health cover via Medibank – 9% discount on corporate health plans designed to fit every lifestyle, life stage, and budget.
• Local and International travel
• Project based work
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and processes, excellent experience in practical software engineering skills, SQL Database and infrastructure, IT infrastructure, and engineering
• Progressive and innovative global company experiencing high growth
• Career Development and Global Opportunities
• Competitive salary, with salary packaging and novated leasing available
• Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories
• Paid Parental Leave + super: 12 weeks for primary carer/2 weeks secondary
• Purchase Leave
• Study Assistance
• Social Club
• Employee Referral Bonus Programme

Have you ever wondered how your online orders arrive at your doorstep so quickly and accurately? Behind the scenes, Dematic plays a vital role in making that happen. As a global leader in intelligent automation and intralogistics solutions, we design, build, implement, and support world-class automated systems for warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities.

Partnering with some of the world's most innovative brands, we're transforming the future of supply chains through cutting-edge technology, engineering excellence, and a relentless focus on customer success.

What Is So Amazing About This Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for Graduate Software Project Engineers to join Dematic’s Global Product and Solutions team. Based at Dematic’s largest project site in Tarneit, Melbourne you will collaborate with a terrific team of engineers, supporting the commissioning and testing of innovative software solutions to ensure the seamless integration of software with our advanced Materials Handling Equipment (MHE).

As a leading logistics solutions system integrator, Dematic delivers highly complex, end-to-end warehouse solutions that combine industry-leading materials handling and storage systems with sophisticated warehouse software. Our technology helps customers optimise and continuously improve their supply chains. We partner with businesses across a wide range of industries, including eCommerce, retail, manufacturing, exports, parcel services, and more.

The Global Products and Solutions Team develops cutting-edge technologies used by Dematic and KION project engineering teams worldwide, enabling us to maintain and strengthen our position as a global market leader in supply chain automation.

This role typically operates Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is required to support occasional weekend and after-hours activities during commissioning, testing, and key project milestones.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• You’ll work on significant, hands‑on projects, where your solutions have an immediate impact
• You’ll collaborate with a passionate team of engineers committed to driving innovation
• You’ll support a key client and see your work in action
• Your contributions will shape global project engineering and be a part of ground‑breaking warehouse technologies used around the world.

What You Will Be Working On

• Execute integrated commissioning tests between the software and the Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) on and off-site as required
• Write commissioning test scripts based on project specifications
• Debugging/working on bug fixes and QA/Testing
• Capture, summarise and communicate testing results and progress with team members
• Record evidence of Test results in real-time and maintain and track progress
• Triage, record, prioritise and manage any issues that affect progress
• Track and review progress through meetings
• Compile commissioning reports
• Assist with identification and redressal of issues
• Verify evidence of bug fixes and provide input to the release procedures
• Participating in system acceptance testing with our customers
• Coordinating between Software Project Manager/Software Lead, Systems Integration Manager, Controls Engineers and the end customer.
• Train end users with Dematic application workflows
• Provide customer startup support
• Help create an empowering and inspiring work culture within the commissioning team
• Promote Health and Safety culture whilst working on and off-site

Tasks and Qualifications:

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Degree: B.S. Computer Science or related field
• Honour Graduates with strong academic results
• Background or experience in Software Engineering and/or Automation
• Experience of real-time manual and automated environments
• Experience in various equipment interface protocols
• Knowledge of WMS / WCS software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good technical skills and ability to learn new applications quickly
• Experience using basic Red Hat Linux Commands
• Understanding of relational databases and basic knowledge of SQL
• Programming Languages: C, Scripting Languages
• Australian Work Rights: PR or Citizenship

WHY BRING YOUR CAREER TO DEMATIC

With more than 12,000 employees globally and over 900 employees across Australia and New Zealand, Dematic offers the scale of a global organisation combined with the collaborative culture of a local team.

You’ll work alongside industry experts on industry-leading projects while being supported to develop your career, expand your skills, and make a genuine impact.

• Employee engagement is high at 80% in our recent employee survey
• Average tenure is 8 years, with 12% internal promotions and transfers annually because we actively invest in developing our people.
• A staggering 30% of all new hires are referrals, as our people know it's a great place to work and recommend it to others

Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.