Mechatronics Design Engineer Team Leader

Mechatronics DesignTeam Leader
Finisar Australia / Coherent is an innovative global company that designs and manufactures high-technology communication products for optical fibre telecommunication networks. We are the largest supplier of optical communication components and subsystems in the world.
Finisar Australia is seeking a talented Mechatronics DesignTeam Leader to join our team in Sydney.
Here’s what you’ll do at Finisar:
Design innovative automated equipment for manufacturing of cutting-edge optical communications devices
Specify vision systems for assembly and inspection applications down to micron level
Utilise high-tech components such as precision manipulators, optical instruments, robots and lasers
Collaborate with R&D and NPI to bring new product developments to life
Provide leadership and guidance within Mechatronics team towards achieving world-class automation
Upgrade or redesign existing equipment to improve yield or throughput.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Experience designing automated equipment from concept, including 3D modelling and detailed drawing.
Experience with sensors, electric motor control and pneumatics.
Excellent attention to detail.
Solutions focused
Communication and collaboration skills
Good at discussing projects both within and outside the team – to collaborate in developing solutions and to factor in stakeholder perspectives
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
Desirable:
Experience in mentoring and leading other engineers
A good understanding of machine vision systems
Some exposure to optical products, processes, or similar industrial environment.
An understanding of materials used in high precision optical assemblies such as epoxies and adhesives, ceramics, low expansion metals and optical materials.
Experience with Solidworks Design package and PDM system.
Experience using collaborative software tools e.g., Confluence, Jira
Experience applying safety standards such as AS4024.1 (Safety of Machinery)
If this sounds like you and you are looking to work for an industry leader with a down-to-earth yet professional environment, then this is the job for you!
We offer a competitive salary. Finisar Australia is a fully owned subsidiary of Coherent, a listed US company trading on NYSE under the symbol COHR.
The right to work in Australia is essential.
Finisar Australia / Coherent is an equal opportunity employer.