Engineer, Electronics & Mechatronics Design (1-Year Fixed Term) - R&D - Medical Devices - Mount Waverley
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. By harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
We're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics – we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" drives everything we do, empowering clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions that give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.
The Engineer, Electronics & Mechatronics Design will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions within a collaborative project delivery team. This position is responsible for problem‑solving, designing, testing, and implementing 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 to delivery.
Location: 1‑year fixed term position reporting to the Hardware Engineering Manager. R&D department located in Mount Waverley, Melbourne. On‑site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Independently conduct design activities that include, but are not limited to, robotics, printed circuit board assemblies, and system analysis while following R&D standard work processes such as planning, documentation and visual management.
* Apply 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 root‑cause analysis and solve technical problems with instruments in production or in the field.
* Build prototypes, 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 Electronics Engineering.
* At least 2 years of relevant experience within highly regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, automotive, defense).
* Good understanding of hybrid mechanical, electronic and software systems comprising sensors, micro‑controllers, motors, heating/cooling systems, pneumatics and fluidics.
* Hands‑on experience in prototype building, including design, construction and programming to run functional and verification testing of products.
* Capable of establishing detailed action plans based on high‑level milestones and working autonomously to drive completion.
* Positive, self‑motivated disposition and personal accountability, with a strong sense of urgency.
Highly desirable:
* Proficient at delivering robust and high‑quality electronics solutions (compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements).
* Experience in medical device or other heavily regulated industries.
* Familiarity with Altium, NX CAD software package.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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