Finisar Australia / Coherent is an innovative global company that designs and manufactures high-technology communication products for optical fibre telecommunication networks. We are the largest supplier of optical communication components and subsystems in the world. Finisar Australia is seeking a talented Electrical and Controls Team Lead to join our team in Sydney. Here's what you'll do at Finisar: Lead a small team to design and program control systems for innovative equipment to manufacture cutting-edge optical communications devicesIntegrate high-tech components such as precision manipulators, optical instruments, robots, lasers, and camerasAchieve assembly accuracies down to micron levelCollaborate with R&D and NPI to bring new product developments to lifeUpgrade existing equipment to improve yield and throughput. What we are looking for: Essential:At least 10 years' experience with automation and control systems design and implementation;Highly Proficient in developing PLC and safety automation software applications;Ability to lead the controls development of large projects including the coordination of other electrical and control engineers;Ability to understand and program applications using higher level programming languages such as (C#, C++, Visual Basic) using Microsoft .NET framework, Java, etc. for bespoke machine control applications/APIs or other software application development tools;Excellent knowledge of using best practice software development practices such as source control, CI/CD, TDD, OOP, etc.; Excellent knowledge of industrial fieldbuses for machine control (E.g. ADS, Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Serial, EtherCAT, ProfiNET, etc);Excellent understanding of Australian machinery standards (AS4024), functional safety standards and other relevant standards and regulations;Strong knowledge of Electrical panel/cabinet layout and wiring to AS60204-1, AS3000;Ability to perform safety calculations for safety control circuits;Ability to lead and manage a small team of electrical and controls engineers, while working closely with other engineering teamsBachelor's Degree in software, electrical or mechatronics engineering; Desirable:Experience with CAD modelling software – mechanical and electrical schematicsExperience using Beckhoff TwinCAT3 and TwinSAFE PLC development environments for machine control systemsExperience using EtherCAT industrial field busExperience with developing vision and/or robotic applications using C# If this sounds like you and you are looking to work for an industry leader with a down-to-earth yet professional environment, then this is the job for you! We offer a competitive salary. Finisar Australia is a fully owned subsidiary of Coherent, a listed US company trading on NYSE under the symbol COHR. The right to work in Australia is essential. Finisar Australia / Coherent is an equal opportunity employer.