Controls Commissioning Engineer

Dematic Corp. (ILD-US)

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Notting Hill, VIC, Australia Until 8/21/2026 First posted November 11, 2025 Last posted January 16, 2026
Job description
* Work for a progressive and innovative Global Market Leader
* Challenging and dynamic role
* Supportive and friendly environment

Dematic Pty Ltd is a world leading supplier in the integrated logistics and material handling industry. We provide intelligent logistics solutions for manufacturing and distribution, as well as comprehensive automation and advanced warehouse software solutions, tailored to our clients’ needs. Our innovative portfolio meets the demands of an ever changing supply chain landscape and is designed to deliver a clear competitive edge.

We currently have an opportunity for a motivated and talented Controls Commissioning Engineer to join our Engineering Group. This position plays a leading role in the deployment of electrical control systems. This includes testing and commissioning of materials handling automation hardware and PLC software. The position also provides opportunities to travel across a number of our customer locations in order to fulfil the work requirements.

We offer:

  • Progressive and innovative global company experiencing high growth
  • Career Development and Global Opportunities
  • Competitive salary, 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
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • Fitness Passport – discounted access to a wide network of gyms and pools to help you & your family stay active and healthy
  • Exclusive health cover via Medibank – 9% discount on corporate health plans designed to fit every lifestyle, life stage, and budget.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Conformance to OHS&E standards in the execution of all work
  • Testing and commissioning on customer sites
  • Preparation and completion of test documentation
  • Validation of safety systems
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts

What We Are Looking For

Key skills, qualifications and attributes include:

  • Degree qualified in an Engineering or scientific discipline
  • 3+ years proven experience programming, configurating and commissioning Siemens S7-1500 PLCs, Siemens variable speed drives, barcode scanners and safety devices
  • Experience commissioning profinet networks
  • Experience using Siemens integrated safety
  • Ability to work in a project based environment as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Passion for hands on setup and testing of PLC controlled machinery
  • Troubleshooting and fault finding during commissioning and handover phases
  • Experience with materials handling automation desired but not essential
  • Full time commissioning role located in the south western area of Melbourne for duration of employment contract.

If you have the skills and experience required and are looking to further your career in a dynamic and innovative organisation, please click on the Apply button and submit your application.

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.

About this role

Summary

Test, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for automation hardware and PLC software

Job title

Controls Commissioning Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Notting Hill, VIC, Australia; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Siemens S7-1500 PLCsSiemens variable speed drivesbarcode scannerssafety devicesprofinet networksSiemens integrated safety

Preferred skills

materials handling automation

Specializations

automationPLC programmingsafety systemsmaterial handling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Notting Hill VIC 3168, Australia

On-site City