Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Associate Production Engineer who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and build a long-term career in micro-electronics. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to a thriving industry.
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About Us
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As part of the Grabba Technologies Group (Crystalaid, Grabba & Keelback), Crystalaid is based in Tingalpa, Queensland and boasts nearly 100 years of complex manufacturing and technology history. Crystalaid Manufacture is an Australian-based manufacturer of products including aerospace, defence, biometrics, identity solutions and is the only mobile biometric hardware manufacturer in Australia. Crystalaid is a trusted micro-electronics build-to-print manufacturer with extensive experience in producing high-complexity electronics for mission-critical applications. Keelback is the home of 'The Mozzie', Australia's sovereign UAV & Mission Hub.
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About the role
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As an Associate Production Engineer (DFM), you will gain hands on experience across multiple facets of our manufacturing and assembly process. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to a thriving business.
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As part of this role you will develop skills in
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Accurate production assembly of a wide range of products
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Production testing, quality control and final inspection
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Documentation, traceability and reporting
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About you
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You will bring strong attention to detail, practical technical ability, and a genuine commitment to quality. You are comfortable following production documentation, work instructions, and relevant procedures,



and you understand the high value placed on producing work to a consistently high standard. You are hardworking, reliable, and willing to contribute across all stages of production. With a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, you take direction well, ask questions when needed, and are motivated to build your technical capability over time. This role will suit someone seeking long-term employment with robust learning and development opportunities.
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Note: Candidates must satisfactorily pass a National Police Clearance, Baseline Security Check and medical checks including drug & alcohol screening before a formal offer of employment is provided.
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Company Values
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We have a keen understanding of our identity, and it is critical that the successful candidate aligns closely with our values:
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Innately Positive Person – Passionate, positive and caring
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Obsessive About Progress – Always forwards. Never still, never backwards
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Outpace and Outperform – Swifter, smarter, sharper
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Disrupt Everything – The status quo is our enemy
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Solutions Centred – Our eyes are firmly fixed on the art of the possible
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Key Responsibilities
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Learn, take direction, ask questions and build technical capability over time
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Complex electronic assembly,



inspection, testing and production support
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Performing hand soldering to IPC-A-610 Class 3 soldering of both Through-hole (THT) and Surface-Mount (SMT) technology electronic components
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AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) machine operation, X-Ray Operation, Conformal Coating Operation and Machine Maintenance
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Quality: Maintaining accurate production documentation, records, traceability & evidence of completed work
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Supporting quality, safety and compliance requirements in all production activities
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Training and develop design-for-manufacture understanding under guidance
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Assisting with build documentation, technical drawings, work instructions and process improvement activities
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Skills and Experience
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Relevant degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
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Interest in developing design knowledge, particularly design for manufacture, build documentation and practical production improvement.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
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Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
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Good communication & teamwork skills, with the ability to work across production, quality & engineering functions.
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Strong problem-solving skills in immediate production situations and longer-term improvement activities.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, solutions-focused approach.
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Knowledge of industry standards (AS****S or ISO****) an advantage
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📌 Associate Production Engineer (Dfm) (Queensland)
🏢 Crystalaid Manufacture
📍 Queensland