Mechanical Engineer-Research and Design

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The opportunity

• A unique design engineer opportunity
• Support a diverse range of research projects
• Join an inclusive, supportive team within CSIRO!

If you have qualifications and experience in mechanical or mechatronics engineering and eager for an opportunity to participate in interesting and meaningful work, this could be a great role for you.

In this role, you will provide support for scientific research in a diverse range of laboratory and field situations across a range of different research projects. This support consists of the application of accepted technical practices and the development of new practices. The work is usually carried out as a member of a centralised service.

You will report into CBIS Engineering Services, a centralised engineering group whose purpose is to streamline CSIRO’s research process by providing services and knowledge that reduce project setup time, meet required standards, and continue the technical area of projects through engineering design and manufacture. The group focuses on the following areas: engineering, design, mechanical fabrication, electrical, electronics, documentation, robotics, automation, software, controls, machine and electrical safety, maintenance, repair, and project management.

Your duties will include:

• Developing and designing components and systems for use in R&D applications.

• Following design into manufacturing process and ensuring manufacture is completed to specifications.

• Using CAD, specifically Autodesk Inventor and/or Solidworks; create and maintain drawings and other documentation; creating and overseeing quality assurance procedures.

• Material selection, FEA, and shape and weight optimisation.

• Producing engineering drawings in accordance with AS1100

• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Location:  CSIRO Clayton Site.

Salary:  AU $70,874 - $90,202 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus, up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years 

Reference: 96701

To be considered you will need:

• A tertiary degree in Mechanical or mechatronics Engineering or equivalent area.

• Strong people and communication skills to ensure on-time delivery of projects.

• Demonstrated experience using metrology for Quality Assurance of manufactured components.

• CAD: at least two years with Autodesk Inventor and/or Solidworks for design and drawings.

• At least one year’s experience in mechanical design for manufacture of prototypes or low volume production.

• Experience working in a research facility is desirable.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

5 June 2024, 11:00pm AEST