Senior Technical Production Operator Medical Device Electronics Assembly

Senior Technical Production Operator - Medical Device - Electronics - Assembly

Seeking:Senior Technical Production Operator - Full Time

Location:South Eastern Suburbs

Industry:Medical Devices

Employment Conditions:Permanent Full Time - Employment Contract directly with the Employer

Shift:Day

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Production Operator to join our client's manufacturing and assembly team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical environment and has a passion for electro-mechanical devices, precision hardware, and advanced instrumentation.

You will play a key role in building cutting-edge scientific and imaging instruments, performing delicate repairs, supporting testing and development activities, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

- Assemble electronic, mechanical, and optical components into precision sub-assemblies and modules.
- Build and integrate complete instrument systems to established specifications.
- Perform functional testing using diagnostic equipment to verify performance and identify faults.
- Program and calibrate electronic circuit boards and systems using documented procedures.
- Troubleshoot, rework, repair, service, and recalibrate electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Inspect components and finished assemblies to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, quality, and performance standards.
- Maintain accurate service records, test results, calibration documentation, and repair reports.
- Support the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing designs and processes.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

- Certificate, Diploma, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics,



Instrumentation, or a related technical field.

Technical Skills

- Proven experience with precision soldering of both through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) components.
- Experience programming or uploading firmware to microcontrollers.
- Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits, components, and signal flow.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, soldering stations, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Knowledge of ESD-safe handling procedures and best practices.

Software Skills

- Experience working with microcontroller programming tools.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Exposure to Python or similar software tools will be highly regarded.

Personal Attributes

- Excellent manual dexterity and confidence working with small, delicate, and precise assemblies.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong organisational skills and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation.

Desirable Experience

- Experience assembling, testing, or servicing electro-mechanical, optical, medical, scientific, or laboratory instrumentation.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing or quality-controlled workplace.
- Familiarity with calibration, validation, and verification processes.

What We're Looking For

This position is well suited to an Electronics Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Production Test Technician, Service Technician, or similar hands-on technical professional who enjoys precision assembly, troubleshooting, and building sophisticated electronic and electro-mechanical systems.

IMPORTANT: It is a requirement of all our jobs that you have a PR or AU/NZ Citizenship.A work visa is not sufficient as all our jobs are permanent. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.

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📌 Senior Technical Production Operator Medical Device Electronics Assembly (Melbourne)
🏢 Goodpeople HR
📍 Melbourne