Technical Officer (Workshops – Mechatronics)

• Full time, continuing position. Located at Susan Wakil Health Building (D18) on the Camperdown Campus
• Work with the team to design, assemble and troubleshoot specialised equipment and instrumentation for research and teaching
• Base Salary HEO6 $107,312 - $115,686 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

The Technical Support Services (TSS) Workshops team provides specialised design, fabrication and technical support services to teaching and research activities across the University. Working across multiple schools and faculties, the team partners with researchers and educators to develop custom equipment, prototypes and technical solutions that enable innovative teaching and research outcomes.

We are seeking a Technical Officer (Workshops – Mechatronics) to join this dynamic and collaborative team. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with clients to understand technical requirements, develop practical solutions and deliver bespoke equipment through a combination of design, prototyping, fabrication and systems integration.

The Technical Officer (Workshops – Mechatronics) reports to the Project & Design Engineer, together they represent the wider TSS Workshops Camperdown Team in supporting clients in the Faculty of Medicine & Health. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects, applying your engineering, prototyping and problem-solving skills to bring ideas from concept through to implementation.

• participate in consultation with researchers and teaching staff to identify requirements, evaluate design options and translate concepts into practical prototypes and technical solutions
• develop technical solutions through the integration of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, including instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition and computer interfacing
• operate and maintain mechanical and electronic workshop equipment, including additive manufacturing, electronic benchtop testing instruments and general workshop tools
• support the Project & Design Engineer in selection and procurement of off-the shelf parts and components including motors, drivers and software
• contribute to the safe operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of workshop facilities, equipment and procedures
• work collaboratively with the wider TSS Workshops team to deliver high-quality technical services across the University

• qualification in mechatronics, electronics engineering, engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• demonstrated experience designing, integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
• demonstrated experience using benchtop test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies
• experience using CAD software and rapid prototyping – using 3D printing and general workshop equipment
• working knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems
• strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• demonstrated strong practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions from concept through to implementation.