- Mid-career role with hands-on design & engineering focus
- Work on advanced silicon enrichment technology projects
- Australian Citizenship & NV1 clearance eligibility required

- Mid-career role with hands-on design & engineering focus
- Work on advanced silicon enrichment technology projects
- Australian Citizenship & NV1 clearance eligibility required

About the company/role:

- An exciting opportunity exists for a mid-career Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years' post-graduate experience to join a small, high-performing engineering team. Working on advanced silicon enrichment projects, you will play a key role in the design, drafting, fabrication, assembly and commissioning of specialised mechanical systems.
- This is a hands-on position suited to a pragmatic, outcome-driven engineer who enjoys contributing across the full project lifecycle. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, the Workshop Manager, Electronics Engineers and Laser Engineers in a collaborative environment.
- The hiring manager is seeking a genuine "jack-of-all-trades" engineer who can take a concept from initial requirements through CAD development, manufacturing drawings, prototype builds and testing. While strong design capability is essential, practical aptitude and a willingness to get involved are equally important.
- Opportunity to join an innovative engineering and technology environment transitioning from R&D; to commercial Silicon manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop mechanical designs from concept through to prototype and manufacture.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
- Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
- Support fabrication, assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
- Develop prototypes, jigs, fixtures and test equipment.
- Conduct design reviews, validation and risk assessments.




- Manage procurement and external manufacturing activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Contribute to QA/QC and engineering documentation processes.
- Ensure compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements.

Skills/experience:

- Mechanical Engineering degree with 2+ years' post-graduate experience.
- Strong CAD modelling and detailed design capability.
- Experience developing designs from concept through to manufacture.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
- Hands-on engineering experience with fabrication, assembly or workshop environments.
- Experience with pressure equipment, vacuum systems, optics or electro-mechanical integration would be highly regarded.
- Background in defence, medical devices, nuclear, scientific instrumentation, manufacturing or heavy industry environments preferred.
- Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical design solutions.
- Comfortable working closely with technicians and workshop personnel.
- Coachable, adaptable and eager to learn from senior engineers.
- Australian Citizenship is essential.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

Culture/Benefits:

- Small, cooperative and highly skilled engineering team. Based in Lucas Heights.
- Broad exposure across design, drafting, prototyping and project delivery.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering and technology projects.
- Significant hands-on involvement throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Chance to develop expertise across mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Market-competitive salary package of approximately $110,000-$115,000 plus superannuation + bonus, with flexibility for the right candidate.
- Open to candidates who may be slightly more junior but possess strong practical aptitude and relevant hands-on experience.
- Individual contributor position with no direct reports.

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📌 Mechanical Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Sydney