Job Description

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- Mid-career role with hands-on design & engineering focus
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- Work on advanced silicon enrichment technology projects
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- Australian Citizenship & NV1 clearance eligibility required
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About the company/role: nn
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Opportunity to join an innovative engineering and technology setting transitioning from R&D; to commercial Silicon manufacturing.
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Key Responsibilities: nn
- Develop mechanical designs from concept through to prototype and manufacture.
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- Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
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- Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
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- Support fabrication, assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
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- Develop prototypes, jigs, fixtures and test equipment.
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- Conduct design reviews, validation and risk assessments.
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- Manage procurement and external manufacturing activities.
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- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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- Contribute to QA/QC and engineering documentation processes.
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- Ensure compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements.
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Skills/experience: nn
- Mechanical Engineering degree with 2+ years' post-graduate experience.
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- Strong CAD modelling and detailed design capability.
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- Experience developing designs from concept through to manufacture.
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- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
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- Hands-on engineering experience with fabrication, assembly or workshop environments.
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- Experience with pressure equipment, vacuum systems, optics or electro-mechanical integration would be highly regarded.
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- Background in defence, medical devices, nuclear, scientific instrumentation, manufacturing or heavy industry environments preferred.
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- Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical design solutions.
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- Comfortable working closely with technicians and workshop personnel.
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- Coachable, adaptable and eager to learn from senior engineers.
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- Australian Citizenship is essential.
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- Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.
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Culture/Benefits: nn
- Small, collaborative and highly skilled engineering team. Based in Lucas Heights.
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- Broad exposure across design, drafting, prototyping and project delivery.
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- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering and technology projects.
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- Significant hands-on involvement throughout the product development lifecycle.
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- Opportunity to develop expertise across mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical systems.
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- Competitive salary package of approximately $110,000-$115,000 plus superannuation + bonus, with flexibility for the right candidate.
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- Open to candidates who may be slightly more junior but possess strong practical aptitude and relevant hands-on experience.
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- Individual contributor position with no direct reports.
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📌 Mechanical Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Nes Fircroft
📍 Sydney