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Posted: 25 June
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Senior Engineer - Mechanical and Thermal Testing

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Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in dynamics, systems engineering, testing, and measurement.

Our Melbourne branch is seeking an experienced test engineer to join our Port Melbourne Environmental Testing laboratory team.

The laboratory capabilities include:

Shaker testing

Shock testing

Thermal chambers

Fatigue testing

Responsibilities will include:

Review of client test plans in preparation for testing.

Setup and execution of tests according to Australian, Military, and International standards as well as bespoke, one-off tests, generally in the fields of thermal, vibration, shock, hydraulic and pneumatic testing.

Liaising directly with clients during the testing phase.

Design, development and build of mechanical and electrical test rigs.

Working with machinists and fabricators during the build phase of test rigs.

Detailed formal reporting of test execution, observations, and results.

Key Skills & Experience:

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience working with Australian, Military and International standards

Mechanical design experience – proficient in 3D CAD modelling and generation of production drawings.

Experience inSOLIDWORKS,MATLAB, Python will be highly regarded.

Knowledge and experience with manual machining and fabrication methods.

Knowledge of control systems (PLC) and instrumentation.

Hands on experience in testing or development works.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in a workshop environment (Drilling, Milling, Tapping, Woodwork) will be viewed favourably.

Troubleshooting of equipment failures.

The successful applicant will be:

Able to demonstrate 5+ years of experience in a testing or closely related environment.

Subject to a police clearance check.

Hold a valid full-time Australian working visa.

This is a diverse and interesting role in a friendly, supportive and flexible work environment.

Personal applicants only. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with? How many years' experience do you have as a mechanical engineer? Do you have fabrication experience? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you completed a qualification in engineering?

Since 1973, Vipac Engineers & Scientists has been delivering engineering solutions worldwide that shape the testing landscape, transform skylines, improve safety and enhance environmental sustainability.

Vipac's in-house laboratories, wind tunnels, acoustic and climatic chambers, solar simulators and vibration equipment enable their engineers to prototype, model and fabricate customised elements. This enables the testing of unusual materials to prove their feasibility to clients and value-add to projects.

From a collaboration with NASA on space shuttles, to energy efficiency testing on whitegoods, to structural integrity analysis on Defence vehicles, to advising on the world's tallest building, Vipac's service portfolio is as diverse as its workforce.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Since 1973, Vipac Engineers & Scientists has been delivering engineering solutions worldwide that shape the testing landscape, transform skylines, improve safety and enhance environmental sustainability.

Vipac's in-house laboratories, wind tunnels, acoustic and climatic chambers, solar simulators and vibration equipment enable their engineers to prototype, model and fabricate customised elements. This enables the testing of unusual materials to prove their feasibility to clients and value-add to projects.

From a collaboration with NASA on space shuttles, to energy efficiency testing on whitegoods, to structural integrity analysis on Defence vehicles, to advising on the world's tallest building, Vipac's service portfolio is as diverse as its workforce.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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