Control Systems Engineer

EVO Power is an International Energy Technology Company headquartered in Australia. At EVO we promote diversity and equality of opportunity in all EVO Power’s work and practices and are building a staff culture where everyone is valued and supported to be their best.

EVO Power is an International Energy Technology Company headquartered in Australia. At EVO we promote diversity and equality of opportunity in all EVO Power’s work and practices and are building a staff culture where everyone is valued and supported to be their best. Our business specializes in cutting-edge design and commercialization of integrated lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and software solutions tailored to the Commercial, Industrial and Small Utility renewable energy markets.

These solutions are especially focused on the rapid adoption of renewable energy resources and electric vehicle charging solutions. EVO Power is going through a period of strong and sustained growth in Australia and has recently expanded its business into the US and South Korea. As part of our long-term strategy to continue this unprecedent growth, an opportunity exists for a Control Systems Engineer.

The Control Systems Engineer is a developing role within EVO Power’s Technology team. This position is designed for early-career engineers with a solid foundation in software coding and development, who are looking to apply these skills within control systems in the energy storage industry. The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers and receive direct mentorship and technical guidance, particularly in software and control systems development.

This role offers strong learning and growth opportunities within a fast-scaling, high-impact industry.

• Support the design and development of control systems tailored for battery energy storage system (BESS) applications.
• Assist in creating and implementing embedded software for seamless integration within electronic systems and control frameworks.

• Assist in developing, programming, and debugging PLC code using industry-standard languages such as ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
• Support customization and configuration of PLC hardware and software to meet specific project requirements.
• Assist in implementing and troubleshooting control strategies for various automated systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Exposure to CODESYS or similar IEC 61131-3 compliant development platforms.

• Support in designing user-friendly HMI interfaces for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
• Assist in integrating HMI systems with PLCs to provide real-time data visualization and operator interaction.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, to integrate PLC systems for seamless BESS operations.
• Ensure seamless communication between PLCs and other control devices, such as sensors, actuators, and SCADA systems.

• Conduct thorough testing of PLC programs to identify and resolve errors and anomalies.
• Troubleshoot issues related to hardware, software, and communication protocols to ensure system reliability.

• Maintain detailed documentation of PLC programs, configurations, and system modifications.
• Support creation of technical manuals and user guides for operators and maintenance personnel.

• Stay updated with advancements in PLC technology and recommend hardware or software upgrades when necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates to PLC systems to ensure optimal performance and…