Mechatronics Engineer

• Develop and maintain production and test equipment, including commissioning, calibration and continuous improvement.
• Design fixtures, jigs, tooling and test rigs for material processing and mechanical or thermal testing.
• Implement and support automation systems, including integration of sensors, actuators and PLCs.
• Development and documentation of safety-critical systems and participate in hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with materials, process, and automation engineers to define and refine system requirements.
• Troubleshoot and improve reliability and performance of existing systems, contributing to RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) strategies.
• Support supplier liaison, manufacturing planning and integration with enterprise systems.
• Participate in team design reviews, testing campaigns and manufacturing scale-up planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline.

• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience in product or process development (exceptional recent graduates with extensive hands-on project work will be considered).
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical system design using CAD. e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo (preferred).
• Proficient in hands-on prototyping, system integration, basic machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems, motion control, sensors, pneumatics, and electromechanical components.
• Experience working with or developing equipment in a lab or pilot-scale setting, as well as production setting.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional Engineering teams.
• Experience with control systems and PLC programming.
• (Desirable) Familiarity with electric motor working principles

• Honest, curious, inclusive, collaborative, transparent, and responsible.
• Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and team-first approach.

• Salary range: $96,000–$116,000 + Superannuation
• Mentorship and career development in a high-growth startup
• Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to global impact
• Dynamic, supportive and inclusive team environment

Kite Magnetics