About Us
PlasmaLeap Technologies is an Australian clean‐chemicals company focused on transforming how essential fuels and fertilisers are produced. We develop modular plasma reactors powered by renewable electricity that use air and water as inputs, enabling low‐emissions, distributed chemical production. Our technology is designed to address some of the hardest‐to‐abate sectors, including agriculture, energy and transport by offering a scalable and commercially viable alternative to traditional, fossil‐fuel‐based processes. By decentralising production, we aim to improve supply chain resilience and support global food and energy security.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Test Engineer to own how we validate our systems from early prototypes through to production. This role sits at the intersection of electronics, wiring, instrumentation and system‐level testing, ensuring we generate high‐quality data, uncover failures early and build confidence in performance, reliability and safety.
You will design and build test infrastructure, execute rigorous testing (including thermal and HALT‐style stress testing) and help bridge the gap between R&D prototypes and production‐ready systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with practical experience in electrical systems, PCB design and hardware integration who enjoys working closely with cross‐functional teams to deliver high‐quality engineering outcomes.
What You'll Do
Design & Development
* Design and update PCBs, schematics and supporting documentation
* Support electrical design including component selection, circuit analysis and prototyping
* Contribute to cabinet design and system integration (wiring, layout, assembly)
System Integration, Testing & Validation
* Execute test plans and perform integration and verification of electrical systems
* Troubleshoot hardware issues, identify root causes and implement fixes
* Support system bring‐up, debugging and validation of new designs
* Design and run thermal and environmental tests and correlate results with design expectations
* Conduct stress and reliability testing to identify early failure modes and improve robustness
Hands‐on Build & Lab Work
* Assemble, modify and test electrical cabinets, harnesses and full systems
Production & Scaling Support
* Develop and improve manufacturing and end‐of‐line test procedures
* Translate R&D tests into repeatable production workflows
* Support debugging of production and field issues
Collaboration & Documentation
* Work closely with mechanical, software and systems teams
* Prepare test plans, reports and engineering documentation
* Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline
* 3–6 years of relevant industry experience
* Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad or equivalent)
* Experience with electrical cabinet wiring, integration and hardware assembly
* Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, signal integrity and component selection
* Ability to read and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings with SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD
Desirable Skills
* Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or similar ECAD tools
* Knowledge of EMC/EMI considerations and compliance testing
* Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontroller based designs
* Experience with automated test setups or scripting (Python, MATLAB etc.)
* Understanding of safety standards and industrial control systems
Personal Attributes
* Strong problem‐solving mindset with a practical, hands‐on approach
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when required
* Attention to detail and commitment to high‐quality engineering work
Why you should join PlasmaLeap Technologies
We Move Fast – Build, test and learn outside your comfort zone alongside curious, driven teammatesWe Make an Impact – Work on meaningful challenges that decarbonise industry and improve global food securityWe're Getting Recognised – Backed by world‐class investors and gaining global tractionWe Own It – High ownership, low bureaucracy, real engineeringWe Test What Matters – Real systems, real conditions, real validationWe Reward Talent – Competitive salary, equity and support for growth
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