Arbortech is an Australian-owned, innovation-led business with a global operational footprint. We specialise in developing unique cutting tools and technologies for specialist tradespeople and DIY users, solving real-world problems. We design and manufacture our tools in WA, and distribute, market and sell them around the world. Headquartered in Malaga, WA, with satellite offices in the USA, Canada and Germany.

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented mechanical or mechatronic engineer who enjoys innovative problem solving. This role focuses on research and development of new products and improvements to existing ones, taking ideas from concept through design, prototyping, testing and analysis to preparation for volume manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to and advance one or more of our development projects
- Provide mechanical engineering expertise on difficult and novel mechanical systems
- Design, model and analyse new components and assemblies using 3D CAD and FEA software
- Provide engineering direction on machining, materials selection and manufacturing processes for prototyping and production level components
- Build and test prototypes: fabrication, testing and detailed assembly of mechanisms
- Support and contribute within a talented engineering team





About You The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in engineering, design and problem solving, and will demonstrate it in their application.

- Degree-qualified Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineer (Bachelor or Master’s)
- A graduate or early-career engineer, with up to 3 years’ demonstrated qualified experience
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software is essential; Creo/ProE is preferred
- FEA and simulation experience beneficial
- Confident working hands-on with fabrication, tools and machines, and running tests
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Full Australian work rights

Why Join Arbortech? As a Mechanical Engineer at Arbortech, you will:

- Join an innovation-led, Australian-owned company with genuine momentum and global reach
- Enjoy a hands-on, high-impact role where your designs go from concept to prototype to manufacture
- Work with a talented engineering team on difficult, novel concepts that solve real-world problems
- Experience a supportive, values-driven culture with a commitment to work/life balance
- Be part of an organisation committed to environmental and ethical accountability

How to Apply Apply through Seek with a cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit, your resume/CV and your academic transcript.

📌 Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development (Malaga)
🏢 Arbortech
📍 Malaga