Academic ConnectSenior Laboratory Technician - Electronics & Mechatronics Specialist
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Engineering & Information Technology
Department: Infrastructure
Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Faculty: Engineering & Information Technology
Department: Infrastructure
Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
- Expert electronics and mechatronics technical leadership / Support groundbreaking research and teaching across diverse specialisms / Shape the future of engineering innovation
- Apply today to become the go-to technical expert driving excellence in electronics, prototyping, and control systems within a world-class engineering faculty
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Laboratory Technician within our Mechatronics, Electronics and Digital Cluster, you will become the trusted technical expert supporting cutting-edge research and teaching across motion capture, user experience, electronics, sensors, communications, power systems, and cyber security laboratories. You will have the opportunity to design and conduct experiments, mentor staff and students in specialist equipment use, and directly contribute to groundbreaking innovations in human-computer interaction, autonomous systems, and communications networks. This role offers you the chance to develop your expertise whilst making a tangible impact on both research outcomes and student learning experiences.
As a Senior Laboratory Technician within our Mechatronics, Electronics and Digital Cluster, you will become the trusted technical expert supporting cutting-edge research and teaching across motion capture, user experience, electronics, sensors, communications, power systems, and cyber security laboratories. You will have the opportunity to design and conduct experiments, mentor staff and students in specialist equipment use, and directly contribute to groundbreaking innovations in human-computer interaction, autonomous systems, and communications networks. This role offers you the chance to develop your expertise whilst making a tangible impact on both research outcomes and student learning experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver Expert Technical Support: Be the go-to resource for electronics, mechatronics, and instrumentation expertise, instructing and advising staff and students on specialist laboratory equipment, online management systems, and best practices to ensure optimal equipment utilisation.
- Maintain and Optimise Laboratory Equipment: Conduct scheduled maintenance, break-fix repairs, calibration, and safety compliance checks on electronic test and measurement instruments, control circuits, and battery systems, ensuring measurement accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Design and Conduct Experiments: Develop and manufacture prototypes, design and execute experiments, and apply your expertise in PCB design, electronic prototyping, control systems, and battery technologies to support research activities.
- Manage Laboratory Operations and Compliance: Oversee laboratory inventory and procurement, maintain accurate documentation, complete quality and occupational health and safety requirements, and develop risk assessments, standard operating procedures, and inductions to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
- Prepare Teaching Resources: Prepare practical classes and long lead time items to support teaching activities, ensuring students have access to well-maintained equipment and resources for effective learning.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced electronics and mechatronics professional with a relevant degree or trade qualification, possessing extensive expertise in PCB design, electronic prototyping, control systems, and battery technologies, combined with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety, scientific integrity, and delivering high-quality technical support to diverse stakeholders.
You are an experienced electronics and mechatronics professional with a relevant degree or trade qualification, possessing extensive expertise in PCB design, electronic prototyping, control systems, and battery technologies, combined with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety, scientific integrity, and delivering high-quality technical support to diverse stakeholders.
You may also:
- Have extensive practical experience in electronics prototyping, PCB design, fabrication, and assembly, with proficiency in photolithography, electroplating, and wet processing systems.
- Possess demonstrated expertise in setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting electronic test and measurement instruments, with knowledge of calibration standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and NIST traceability.
- Have proven experience building, testing, and diagnosing control circuits, including analog and digital systems, motor drivers, and embedded hardware interfaces, using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of battery safety protocols, including safe operation and testing of lithium-ion battery packs, battery management systems, and protective circuitry.
- Possess experience working within a scientific laboratory or tertiary education environment, with familiarity in managing online laboratory management systems.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
Accessible Position Description: Accessible PD - JR-008066 Senior Laboratory Technician - Electronics & Mechatronics Specialist .docx
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
Accessible Position Description: Accessible PD - JR-008066 Senior Laboratory Technician - Electronics & Mechatronics Specialist .docx
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