Job Description
Scientist Engineer -
Noise/Acoustics/Vibration
(Mechanical / Electrical)
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Department:
Noise/Accoustics/Vibration
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Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
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Location: Sydney, AU
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Reporting To: Claire Graham-White
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Compensation: AU$75,000 - AU$125,000 / year
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Description
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RWDI Australia is seeking an energetic and technically capable Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join our Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team in Sydney.
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This hands-on role focuses on supporting the preparation, deployment, operation, and ongoing development of RWDI's real-time noise and vibration monitoring systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, equipment, and monitoring teams to ensure field devices and online monitoring systems operate reliably and effectively.
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The position combines fieldwork, electronics, hardware and software troubleshooting, equipment configuration, and technical collaboration. The successful candidate will support monitoring programs ranging from short site visits to multi-year projects in a variety of environments.
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This opportunity would suit an engineer who enjoys building, configuring, maintaining, and improving technical systems, and who can manage several priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and maintain the fleet of real-time noise and vibration monitors for field deployment.
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Support field measurement programs ranging from same-day site visits to multi-year monitoring programs in a variety of settings.
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Collaborate with global equipment and monitoring teams to optimise system performance.
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Work closely with the Noise, Vibration and Air Quality engineering teams to support the development and maintenance of monitoring systems.
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Configure, troubleshoot, and calibrate monitoring equipment, including monitors, sensors, and modems.
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Take ownership of the existing online monitoring platform, ensuring that the platform operates effectively and integrates with field devices.
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Support the configuration and troubleshooting of field communications and monitoring devices.
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Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and project planning.
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Manage competing priorities across several concurrent projects while maintaining quality and reliability.
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
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Qualifications and essential requirements
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A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with relevant electronics experience.
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Ability to work in a variety of physically demanding environments.
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A valid driver's licence.
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Good written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work in Australia.
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Ability to organise work,



manage time carefully, and balance several concurrent projects.
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Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, together with the ability to complete work independently.
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Practical problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to learn independently.
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Preferred experience
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Interest or experience in Linux-based operating systems.
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Interest or experience in low-power microcontroller-based systems.
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Hands-on assembly skills, including wiring and soldering.
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Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, or Java.
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Interest or experience in database management using SQL.
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Experience configuring, troubleshooting, or maintaining monitoring devices, sensors, modems, or similar technical equipment.
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Experience supporting field measurement or environmental monitoring programs would be advantageous.
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Job Benefits
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Join a close-knit and collaborative Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team.
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Work on varied monitoring programs, from short field assignments to long-term projects.
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Collaborate with engineering, equipment, and monitoring specialists across RWDI's global network.
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Develop practical experience across field monitoring, electronics, hardware, software, and online monitoring systems.
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Contribute to the improvement and reliability of real-world environmental monitoring solutions.
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Work in a position that combines technical independence with robust team collaboration.
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📌 Scientist Engineer - Noise/Acoustics/Vibration (Mechanical / Electrical) (New South Wales)
🏢 Rwdi
📍 New South Wales