Associate Mechatronic Engineer

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

About us 

UTS Rapido is an R&D Engineering and Technology Consultancy that was founded in 2016 in the Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT). Our primary goal is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by delivering innovative solutions that have both commercial and social impact. We have an expert team of multi-disciplinary engineers and experienced project managers who collaborate with industry clients and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) to develop end-to-end solutions as well as smaller projects to fill an expertise gap. Our three principal areas of expertise are mechatronics, software, and UX & digital. By combining academic expertise, commercial R&D experience, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, we can develop new products and services that are market ready.

About the role 

The Associate Mechatronic Engineer role is primarily responsible for providing mechatronic capacity for the development of prototypes as selected for the UTS Rapido. Additionally, the Associate Mechatronic Engineer is responsible for maintaining, testing and transferring UTS prototyping technology as required.

The ability to flexibly contribute to team-based tasks as well as working on an independent basis is paramount to the role. The incumbent is required to display discretion and professionalism in all dealings, including interactions with internal and external stakeholders and dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and documentation. This role will be based predominantly on campus with the occasional work from home day which can be negotiated ahead of time with your Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Prototype and develop UTS hardware which enables the creation of the prototype technology selected by the UTS Rapido

• Maintain and transfer UTS hardware technology as required

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of industry partner's needs and respond to requests in a timely manner

• Apply innovative and creative thinking to contribute to the definition and implementation of innovative and suitable prototype technology and features

• Work closely with senior engineers and senior staff members within the unit

• Maintain awareness and understanding of established and emerging technologies

• Keeping abreast of changes and updating documentation and other sources of information as needed

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following five (5) key selection criteria points below:

1. Demonstrating passion for established and emerging technologies

2. Ability to develop prototypes with both rigid and loose requirements, and demonstrated ability in working productively against deadlines

3. Ability to develop prototypes including mechanical, mechatronic and/or electronic design

4. Experience using CAD software for the design of prototype

5. Formal university-level qualification in Mechatronic Engineering or similar

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $78,667 to $89,995 pa (HEW 5)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 24 months.

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