R&D Mechanical Engineer

Australia-Mulgrave5+ years

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the ability to innovate independently and/or work with other engineers to develop ideas into a successful product. You are capable of working in an engineering design team and also independently on tasks.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering input for the research, design and development of new innovative spectroscopy products. 
Generating concept ideas, creating new designs, simulations, calculations, data analysis, accepting feedback in design reviews, creating drawings, working with suppliers, ordering parts, creating test plans, building and testing prototypes,
Refining the design as required to meet the product specification and transferring the design into production.
Creating, testing and implementing solutions for minor improvements of existing products will also be required.
Identify risks (both technical and commercial), and work within the project teams and across the organization to mitigate them. 
Coordinate and collaboratively work with the other functions (other R&D teams, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, quality, product support, etc.) required to turn an idea into a commercial product or make improvements to existing products.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
5+ years practical R&D experience, preferably in a high-tech environment that develops commercial products.
Experience with manufacturing processes – Particularly Sheetmetal, injection moulding, casting.
Strong understanding and familiarity with ASME GD&T Y14.5 standards and tolerancing. Familiarity with Model Based Definition and PMI
3D CAD/CAE experience, specifically Siemens NX.
FEA, CFD and FMEA experience. 
Problem solving mind.
Strong communication, time management, initiative and ability to work well with cross functional teams, team player.
Demonstrated strong hands-on prototyping skillset in fabrication and rapid prototyping such as 3D printing.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

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