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Meridian Engineers is firmly established as one of Australia's most innovative train weighing companies with a reputation for leading-edge loading and weighing systems plus specialist consulting and design services in the structural, mechanical, electronics and software fields. Meridian Engineers is rapidly developing an international footprint through innovative engineering.
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with excellent software development skills to join our rapidly growing team of skilled engineers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Be part of a dedicated team of software engineers to develop next generation train weighing and train loading software applications;
- Assist with the maintenance of existing systems installed throughout Australia. Our systems consist of both vendor supplied and in-house developed hardware and software. Most systems run on embedded real time platforms;
- Assist in the testing and simulation of new systems;
- Assist in preparation of tender submissions;
- Undertake site work (up to 12 weeks in a year usually in less than 1 week stints) typically for commissioning new projects;
- Confidently represent Meridian Engineers at technical meetings with clients;
- Provide technical client support in a rotating after hours schedule.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Electrical Engineering degree;
- 5 years post tertiary qualification experience;
- Proven programming ability in either C, C++ ;
- Experience with embedded hardware systems;
- Ability to work well both alone and in a team;
- A professional approach;
- Good problem solving abilities, technical writing skills and communication skills;
- C grade driver's license (WA);
- Must have PR status.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Project Management competency;
- Ability to confidently direct workers on site i.e. electricians, rail workers, labourers and other trade disciplines;
- RPEQ Certification in Electrical Engineering;
- LabVIEW programming experience;
- PLC programming.
Job benefits and perks
- Above average remuneration with flexible working hours for the right applicant
- Opportunities to work on projects abroad and domestically for Australia's premier resource companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, BMA, Glencore, FMG, Aurizon and Yancoal
- Support for ongoing professional development
- On the job training of our technology and business processes;
- Permanent staff position in Osborne Park WA;
- Modern office environment with pleasant working conditions;
- Close to public transport.
