About Us
SCHOTT MINIFAB is a leading provider of microfluidic diagnostic consumables, driving innovation at the intersection of science, engineering, and healthcare.
As part of the global SCHOTT Group, we belong to the Strategic Business Field Diagnostics, working alongside two other specialised sites in Phoenix (US) and Jena (Germany) to deliver cutting‐edge solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.
Our Melbourne site plays a key role in this mission, partnering with some of the world's most innovative life science and diagnostics companies to develop and manufacture microfluidic medical devices.
As an Associate Process Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to solve real manufacturing challenges, developing processes that transform laboratory concepts into reliable, scalable production systems.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer with 0–2 years' experience who enjoys solving technical problems, working across disciplines, and learning how innovative products become commercially manufactured.
Your Contribution
Assisting with process development, experimentation and equipment qualification
Designing and executing engineering trials to improve product and process robustness
Developing manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specifications and quality records
Supporting prototype builds, design verification activities and manufacturing transfers
Collaborating with product development, bioscience, quality and manufacturing teams
Analysing engineering data and presenting clear technical recommendations
Contributing to investigations, root cause analysis and continuous process improvement
Learning how regulated medical devices are developed under ISO ***** quality systems
Your Profile




Holds a degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing or a related Engineering discipline
Has 0–2 years' engineering experience through industry, internships or research
Enjoys practical engineering and experimenting to solve complex technical problems
Is comfortable working with uncertainty and making progress without perfect information
Has strong written and verbal communication skills
Can balance technical excellence with practical commercial outcomes
Is eager to learn across manufacturing, product development and process engineering disciplines
Ideally has exposure to CAD (SolidWorks), laboratory or manufacturing environments, or regulated industries
Your Benefits
You'll be mentored by experienced engineers while working on technologies that improve healthcare worldwide.
This role offers exposure to product development, process engineering, automation, manufacturing and customer‐facing engineering, providing an outstanding foundation for a long‐term engineering career in medical device development.
Schott's openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits.
Ranging from active health management via a supportive and inclusive work environment, and a strong team spirit with regular social events, all the way to corporate development programs and training: everything geared to suit your goals and needs.
Exclusive employee perks/discounts
Talent development
Team Events
Trust-based working time
At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.
At SCHOTT, it's your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.
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📌 Associate Process Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 SCHOTT
📍 Melbourne