Electrical Engineer

About Boson Engineering

Boson Engineering, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a prominent manufacturer in the field of high vacuum engineering. Boasting over three decades of expertise in vacuum engineering and manufacturing projects, Boson Engineering has earned a reputable standing within the industry.

Our specialization lies in the production of standard Thermal Vacuum Systems tailored for CubeSat and Satellite payload testing, as well as thin film deposition for micro and nanofabrication. What distinguishes us is our unwavering commitment to providing local Australian support, contributing to the nation's sovereign space and nanofabrication capabilities. With Boson's standardized design, we minimize lead-time delays, ensuring swift breakdown/maintenance turnaround times.

At the core of Boson Engineering is the motto, "Quality engineering and service without the complexity." This guiding principle underscores our dedication to delivering high-quality engineering solutions and exceptional customer service, free from unnecessary complications.

Since its establishment, Boson Vacuum Engineers has remained steadfast in its pursuit of excellence, with a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their objectives.

Overview

Reporting to the Technical Manager, your role is to assist in Electrical Engineering research, design, manufacture, construction, operation and maintenance of machines, manufacturing equipment, mechanical installations and facilities of high vacuum systems for Space, Quantum, and Renewable Energy research.

Critical to this role is to identify and engage with customers within Universities, Government, Defence and Aerospace to specify and fabricate systems to control thermal vacuum testing and thin film deposition applications operating within a laboratory environment. 

Success will come from understanding the underlying technology and the customer requirements to build quality solutions. In this way we build customer satisfaction whilst also ensuring the whole Boson Engineering team is supported in the performance of their duties.

Requirements

Experience with product design and fabrication in an electrical / engineering / mechanical / scientific environment

Experience in PLC programming

Experience in Visual Basic, Python and other computer languages 

Knowledge of high vacuum systems e.g. Thin Film Deposition, Thermal Vacuum Chamber, Helium leak testing will be advantageous

Knowledge of CAD software e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar

Proficiency with the MS Office™ software suite

Knowledge of computer systems and networking

Excellent communication skills 

Organizational ability / attention to detail / meets deadlines

Problem-solving aptitude and ability to work independently

Ability to follow procedures and comply with Occupational Health & Safety directives

Qualifications and working experience in an engineering or physical sciences area is mandatory

Responsibilities

Design, develop, fabricate, and test systems to control thermal vacuum and thin film deposition applications operating in a laboratory environment

Create and maintain system engineering documentation for internal (Boson Engineering) and external (customer) reference to include areas such as operating manuals, software design, error / fault logs, system components (vendor, serial numbers, firmware version etc)

Use knowledge of customer applications to enhance existing automation systems as well as to devise novel solutions

Prepare a budget for development work and manage the project to meet the budgetary expectations (in terms of timing, resources, and expenses)

Report issues in project development promptly to Boson Engineering management for advice / determination of remedial actions

Promptly respond to any customer issues with Boson Engineering supplied systems to ensure these are resolved, making site visits where required

Participate in industry events (trade exhibitions)

Provide training to Boson Engineering staff and to customers

Develop internal and external sales and marketing collateral

Comply with company Occupational Health & Safety requirements and company policies and procedures.