Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia / Full-time
Exciting new opportunity to join an Australian-based technology company on a global mission to revolutionise the field of chromatography and proteomics.
About Us
IonOpticks is an innovative company that specialises in developing and manufacturing advanced chromatography columns for use in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), primarily in the field of proteomics. Our products play a crucial role in advancing the quality and efficiency in medical research and discovery, particularly in understanding complex biological processes and developing new medical treatments.
Our team is deeply committed to enhancing chromatographic performance. We are currently looking for a like-minded, self-motivated, individual to join our rapidly growing team through an exciting period of growth and be part of our success story as we scale the business.
Does this sound like you?
We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team in this newly created role.
This role is a great opportunity for a degree qualified mechanical engineer with 2-5 years experience developing mechanical devices and manufacturing jigs, fixtures, tools, and production equipment, CAD proficiency, and strong communication skills. Experience in QMS, ISO standards, product development, and manufacturing is advantageous.
About the role
Based in a recently established facility in inner city Melbourne, Australia, in this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical solutions, designing and testing engineering systems, creating CAD designs, and supporting manufacturing processes. Key tasks include technical documentation, maintenance support, product development, and defect resolution.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality mechanical solutions that meet business and regulatory standards.
- Apply best practices and conduct analyses to develop effective engineering solutions.
- Design and execute tests to verify and validate engineering solutions.
- Utilise CAD software to create detailed designs and manufacturing drawings.
- Create technical documents, including design descriptions and test plans.
- Support maintenance tasks, including calibration and tools management.
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of suppliers of parts and services.
- Provide support for product and production issues as needed.
- Experience at building and assembling prototypes and working with hand tools.
- Support Planning and Implementation of new products into manufacturing and production engineering from initial design stage to production release.
- Identification of requirements and design/specification/validation of jigs, fixtures, tools, and production equipment.
- Contribute to Reliability/Robustness/Defect resolution (e.g., root cause analysis)
- Provide input to department budget planning.
Key selection criteria
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience developing mechanical devices and manufacturing jigs, fixtures, tools, and production equipment.
- Demonstrated CAD skills, including 3D Modelling, Engineering Drawings and 3D Assemblies.
- Ability to apply sound engineering judgement in a dynamic, unstructured environment, demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile product development and production environment, with an emphasis on speed to market whilst maintaining high quality standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Highly Desirable
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO9001, ISO13485, Risk Analysis etc.
- Experience with PDM and GD&T.
- Experience across the product development lifecycle.
- Excellent mechanical engineering aptitude and superior problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing methods and working with suppliers.
- Proficiency in generating technical documents, including design descriptions, test plans, and reports.
- Experience with sensors or actuators.
- A higher degree such as a Masters or PhD is desirable
Why IonOpticks?
- Our lean and rapidly growing team consists of high achievers, focused on developing new technologies in response to global market demand.
- Our people are our priority and we are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our team members.
- We take pride in our culture that supports diversity and flexible working arrangements to ensure our team members continue to love doing what they do best.
- We are a values-driven organisation where we thrive together, pursue excellence, continuously evolve, and create lasting impact.
How and where to apply
Let us know you're keen to join our team by applying (using the 'apply' button at the top of this advertisement) and sharing your CV and cover letter (don't forget to tell us how you meet the key selection criteria in the cover letter).
#J-18808-Ljbffr