About the Opportunity
* Enjoy a dynamic role where every day is different.
* 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract with the potential to access future global career pathways across Danaher's world-class brands.
* Work in a fast-paced global organisation dedicated to advancing cancer diagnostics and improving patient outcomes.
* Join a large, supportive, cross-functional R&D team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
* Gain end-to-end exposure to the full product design lifecycle—from concept development through testing and transfer to manufacturing.
* Perfect for detail-oriented engineers who thrive in technical documentation, design change processes, and structured engineering environments.
* Work-life balance with a 9–5 schedule and flexible start and finish times.
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Job Description
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Mechatronics Engineer will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions within a collaborative project delivery team structure. This position is responsible for problem solving, designing, testing, and implementing mechanical and mechatronic engineering solutions, ensuring all technical documentation is completed accurately and on time. The role applies advanced engineering principles to support product development and project execution from concept through delivery.
Location: This 1-year fixed term position reports to the Hardware Engineering Manager and is part of the R&D department located in Mount Waverley, Melbourne and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Conduct design activities independently that include but are not limited to: Robotics, Mechanisms, Structures, System analysis, Fluidics and Thermal systems, while following R&D standard work processes such as planning, documentation and visual management activities.
* Applying engineering methods and manufacturing process requirements to design components, mechanisms, and assemblies in the context of reliability improvements, VAVE, compliance requirements (e.g. RoHS), obsolescence or new product development.
* Support in root cause analysis and solving technical problems with instruments in production or in the field.
* Prototype building including design, construction and programming to run functional and verification testing of products.
* Provide support to the rest of the business in response to requests for assistance in matters relating to engineering issues
The essential requirements of the job include:
* Degree qualified in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
* Good understanding in hybrid mechanical, electronic and software systems comprising of sensors, microcontrollers, motors, heating/cooling systems, pneumatics, fluidics
* Hands on experience in prototype building cycle including design, construction, and programming to run functional and verification testing of products, ideally within fast-paced highly regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals).
* Capable to establish detailed actions plan based on high level milestones and work autonomously to drive to completion.
* Positive, self-motivated disposition and personal accountability.