Casual Electronics Engineer — Prototyping & Testing

Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Flinders University invites applications for multiple casual Electronics Engineer positions at Bedford Park/Tonsley Campus in Adelaide. You will design and build electronic systems, solve real-world engineering problems and work hands-on with testing, calibration and maintenance across labs and workshops.

Ideal candidates have electronics training or study, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and engineering docs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or completed qualifications in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant practical experience highly regarded.
• An interest or experience in PCB design, embedded systems, electronics development, sensors, actuators or data acquisition.
• Strong practical and technical skills, including the ability to construct, test, troubleshoot, repair or maintain electronic equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, technical manuals and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build specialised electronic systems, equipment and prototypes, taking projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Solve real-world engineering challenges, providing practical technical advice and support to staff and students.
• Get hands‑on with testing, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance and calibration of laboratory, workshop and in‑house equipment.
• Apply your technical expertise across areas such as PCB design, embedded systems, sensors, actuators and data acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, academics, students, suppliers and external contractors to deliver safe, practical and effective engineering solutions.

Job description

Flinders University invites applications for multiple casual Electronics Engineer positions at Bedford Park/Tonsley Campus in Adelaide. You will design and build electronic systems, solve real-world engineering problems and work hands-on with testing, calibration and maintenance across labs and workshops.

Ideal candidates have electronics training or study, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and engineering docs.