PLC/Control Engineer

3 weeks ago


Eastern Suburbs, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

About the company:

Six Degrees Executive has partnered with Bucher Municipal as they recruit a Software/Automation Engineer to join their Melbourne based Engineering team. This newly created permanent role will have a strong focus on custom solutions, new product applications and Research and Development projects.

Bucher Municipal is a leader in providing sustainable, efficient technology and equipment to keep roads and municipalities clean and safe. They offer an impressive product portfolio and nine state of the art facilities across Australia including three Production facilities and six Customer Service Centres. Bucher Municipal is driven by the values of Safety, Respect, Achievement, Accountability and Balance.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Electrical, you will be joining a friendly and collaborative team with the primary focus being to design a variety of engineering solutions on mobile and static waste, and mobile vacuum equipment. 

The role will see you work on a variety of current projects such as updating functionality with machines, working with the customer or scoping requirements or external software providers and much more.

About the role:

You will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Design and optimisation Codesys PLC software for mobile and static refuse compactors, road sweepers and mobile vacuum equipment.
  • Development and support of IoT solutions on complete range of equipment
  • Electrical design as specified through the Research & Development program
  • Provide customer specific concepts and solutions.
  • Provide assistance to Application & Product Design Engineering
  • Provide product technical support and assistance to Sales, Operations and Customer Service

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Specify, document, write, test and maintain software for a range of mobile equipment
  • Design of control systems for refuse, vacuum and sweeper equipment
  • Integration of IoT and remote access systems into new and existing equipment
  • Liaise with other departments to review design issues and attend to the technical aspects of requests
  • Support in the management of fleet and 3rd party installations
  • Perform research and concept for allocated projects.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams.
  • Ensure solutions meet safety, regulatory and industry standards.
  • Support new projects through manufacturing and assembly.
  • Optimize designs with manufacturing teams.
  • Create documents and reports supporting new design, test results and lessons learned.
  • Present projects and findings to stakeholders through the business.
  • Review opportunities to reduce cost through design, process and supply.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical details for sales and marketing.

About you:

To be considered for this role, you will need (but not limited to) the following: 

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or equivalent
  • Demonstrable skills in coding – experience with PLC software would be an advantage.
  • Proven experience in Codesys or similar IEC 61131-3 environment
  • Demonstrated application of software development processes and documentation
  • Good practical understanding of Industry 4.0 / IoT implementations
  • Experience in the design of systems for mobile equipment
  • Experience with automotive/commercial vehicle electrical systems and CANbus
  • Background of fault-finding software and hardware issues
  • Knowledge in hydraulic, pneumatic, water and electrical systems, with an auxiliary engine an advantage
  • Familiar with CAD packages (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Zuken e3)
  • Industry knowledge in either municipal, agricultural or automotive industry (Heavy Vehicles).
  • A team player with vision and the ability to add value through one’s own work.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the concepts and major issues emerging within the area of expertise.
  • Ability to liaise with all levels of staff, both internal and external to the organisation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
  • Ability to manage one’s own time, set priorities, plan and organise work in order to meet objectives.
  • Ability to produce results despite conflicting pressures and competing demands

Note: Due to the nature of this role, you are required to be onsite 5 days with occasional travel required.
 
So, if you're ready to take your career to the next level and really make your mark on this organisation, we want to hear from you

Contact Scott Logan of Six Degrees Executive at ScottL@sde.com.au for a confidential discussion or apply

Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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