Electronics Technician

Company description:

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector''. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Job description:

We are currently looking for an Electronics Technician (6 months fixed term initially) to join our Engineering Services team within the Telstra Creator Space located in the University of Melbourne's innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect.

Reporting to the Build Supervisor, you will help shape and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the electronics area in the Creator Space. You will also provide electronic technology advice and support to students and the Creator Space Service Delivery team and ensure continued quality accreditation, regulatory and legislative compliance is met.

As a suitably qualified professional, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a student-centred, safe and efficient Creator Space service
• Demonstrating behaviours and ethos to ensure a positive and inclusive maker culture
• Teaching users to safely operate electronics tools and equipment
• Risk and Safety assessments and implementation
• Effective Electronics Maker Service
• Project and Workshop development and continuous improvement
• Coordinating maintenance and calibration of electronics equipment
• Management of electronics consumables and materials

To be successful in the role of Electronics Technician you will need to bring with you:

• Relevant trade qualification and/or applied experience in maker environments
• Component-level electronics prototyping and assembly experience
• Surface-Mount Soldering, Reflow Soldering and PCB repair/re-work
• Fabrication/Machining/ Construction of electronics equipment enclosures
• Experience of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) build, test and commissioning to industry standards
• An affinity with and knowledge of a range of design and manufacturing techniques
• Experience using common microcontroller platforms such as Arduinos and single board computer platforms such as Raspberry PI
• Experience working in teams within technical and quality management frameworks
• An ability to interact within a diverse group of technical, engineering, scientific and management team members and stakeholders
• A high level of patience and interpersonal skills to work with people/students at all stages of the experience level
• A passion for STEM with a desire to make a positive impact on the next generation of STEM people
• Self-motivation and the curiosity required to seek out and co-create ideas and prototypes

Whilst not essential, experience with construction/configuration of working prototypes including programming and experience with diagnosis and repair of electronic equipment would be advantageous.

Applicants MUST be eligible to obtain or hold a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email; ******@qinetiq.com.au

Telstra Creator Space

Telstra Creator Space is an accessible fabrication lab located in the University of Melbourne's innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect. It is a space where technology and creativity combine to form innovative solutions. Telstra Creator Space is open to all students, academics and staff at the University of Melbourne.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual professional development fund
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

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