Controls Software Engineer

• Drive global innovation with an industry leader in material handling and controls software engineering

• Develop high quality software for large scale warehouse automation projects

• Challenging and dynamic role with excellent onboarding and career development opportunitiesWe offer:

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WHAT IS SO AMAZING ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

If you are passionate about creating industry-leading controls software for PLCs and/or other real time controller platforms and you're eager to take on a role where you develop higher-level software tools/applications to streamline the configuration and deployment of controls software products, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. 

Partnering with Dematic/KION's Global Controls Software R&D team, you will deliver innovative controls software products that support a diverse range of warehouse automation and distribution solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Controls Software Engineer/Developer to join our talented Australian development team and make a significant impact within the field of material handling automation.

As a logistics solutions system integrator, Dematic delivers highly complex, full warehouse solutions including a full range of materials handling and storage systems linked with advanced warehouse software. Our goal is to continually improve the supply chain. Our customers include businesses of all sizes in the industries of eCommerce, retail, manufacturing, exporting, parcel services, and many others.  By collaborating with the Global Controls Software R&D team, you'll have the chance to see your innovative technology solutions come to life as they're implemented by Project Engineering teams around the world.  

Tasks and Qualifications:

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

Reporting to the Director of Controls Software Development in Australia, you will be part of a team that follows the Scrum software development framework. To thrive in this role, bring:

• A passion for excellence, a keen and proven interest in software and programming as well as robotics and automation, the ability to work in a team environment, the technical skill to produce software (PLC and higher-level) of a high quality, and the drive to complete tasks within the required time frame

• An understanding of professional software development. During development, focus will be on producing high quality software. This includes aspects of designing, developing, testing, documenting, enhancing, and supporting this software

• Be able to set standards within your assigned technical area and mentor more junior engineers

• Be able to work collaboratively with peer technical leads with the intention of standardising development amongst global development teams.

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• 2+ years' experience as a Controls Software Engineer

• We will also consider honour grads with demonstrated project experience

• Bachelor or higher degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

• Experience: PLC or real-time controller programming

• Experience: designing, developing software using a higher-level or object-oriented language such as C#, C++, C, Python, Java, Visual Basic, etc.

• Agile development environment is beneficial

• Some experience: HMI/SCADA/GUI development is beneficial

• Hands-on experience within the Automated Material Handling Systems or similar industry is beneficial.

• Australian citizenship/PR

WHAT WE OFFER

Dematic has the soul of a start-up with a culture that ensures every person can be themselves, make an impact and have a harmonised work-life balance.  We offer great benefits including:

• 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

• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and processes

• Excellent experience in practical software engineering skills

• Hybrid working arrangements (WFH & office combination) in support of the greater team.

• 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 Programme

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for the above position, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button and submit your resume for more information on Dematic:

WHY BRING YOUR CAREER TO DEMATIC 

This is an exciting time to join Dematic. We are proud to design, build, implement, and support automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, and production facilities. We live on the cutting edge of technology and industry and are a global leader with 11,000 employees worldwide and over 700 employees in Australia and New Zealand.

And some other great things to know about us……

• 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.

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