Control Systems Engineer | Mechatronic Engineer

About us

Aries Rail provides design, engineering, manufacturing, operational and maintenance solutions within the rail industry. Headquartered in Perth's northern suburb of Wangara, Aries Rail has additional manufacturing and service facilities in Port Hedland, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

Aries Rail design and manufacture unique specific engineered solutions for the rail industry, road-rail conversions on a wide variety of vehicles, lifting equipment, elevated work platforms and trailers.  

The opportunity

An opportunity is currently available for an experienced and motivated Control System or Mechatronic Engineer to join our team.

Why join us?

• People first - we know that people are our most valued asset and, through planning and personal career goal recognition, we will endeavor to build on your skills now and into the future.  
• Ongoing development - we will invest in you, with role orientated in house and external accredited training.
• Endless technical challenges – This role is not limited to Aries core applications, new and challenging projects will keep you on your toes.  Be prepared to think outside the box. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Consult internally to establish requirements and scope of works
• Work independently, designing, developing and implementing new and existing control system solutions
• Audit and electrically design new system solutions
• Liaise with auto electrical specialists to implement and document designed applications 
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
• Provide on-going support to Aries technicians and projects conducted out of state
• Continually improve and innovate on existing Control Systems
• Continually improve on documentation and design systems
• Support other offices remotely.
• Final commissioning of new installation types interstate

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently 
• Value add to design and production schedules
• Collaborate in a team to resolve production issues
• Automotive, Rail or Mining vehicle experience
• PLC system design and development
• Adhere to the philosophies, culture and practices of  a DevOps environment
• Industrial communications, network design and development
• CAN – J1939 and CAN Open
• Experience with IFM PLC’s or equivalent
• CODESYS
• Experience with SIL rated systems
• Current Australian Driving Licence

All Applicants:

• Please include details of your Australian residency/Visa status.