Electronics Engineer

Clevertronics ANZ; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Novated leasing

Career development support

Parental leave

Job summary

Clevertronics, a global leader in emergency lighting, seeks an Electronics Engineer to design, develop, test and deploy robust hardware and embedded firmware for lighting products. You will ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance, working with cross-functional teams and managing project milestones.

Join a team focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Electronics Lead at the Scoresby head office in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electronics or equivalent.
• Strong power electronics knowledge incl. SMPS, inverters, battery chargers and LED drivers.
• Solid understanding of Power Factor Correction and Harmonics suppression.
• Experience designing discrete DC-DC converters.
• Knowledge of EMC compatibility and electrical safety requirements.
• Practical PCB layout experience.
• Embedded C firmware development (e.g., Microchip PIC XC8).
• Experience using Jira, Teamwork or MS Project for schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of firmware and hardware for General/Emergency lighting, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop hardware and firmware aligned with product architecture and performance goals.
• Lead and manage projects, planning and tracking progress.
• Translate customer needs into technical specs and design requirements.
• Develop testing procedures for firmware and hardware; validate reliability and quality.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices for product quality.
• Ensure EMC compliance, electrical safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Power electronics

EMC compatibility

PCB layout

Embedded C firmware

Project management tools

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Teamwork

MS Project

Job description

About Clevertronics

Clevertronics is the world leader in emergency lighting, operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to make emergency lighting easy by designing world-class products supported by unrivalled expertise and customer service.

Introduction:
Clevertronics is the world leader in emergency lighting, operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to make emergency lighting easy by designing world-class products supported by unrivalled expertise and customer service.
Over the past 20 years, we have introduced game-changing products to the emergency lighting industry. With our dedicated research and development team, Clevertronics is well positioned to continue leading the development of innovative emergency lighting solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join our Engineering team at our head office in Scoresby.

Reporting to the Electronics Lead, you will design, develop, test and deploy robust electronics hardware and embedded firmware for general and emergency lighting products. Your work will support the reliability, performance, safety and regulatory compliance of Clevertronics products.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of firmware and hardware solutions specifically tailored for General/Emergency lighting applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.


• Develop electronic hardware and firmware solutions with consideration for the overall product architecture, ensuring the electronic design supports the functional, performance, reliability and compliance objectives of the final product.


• Lead and manage all aspects of assigned projects related to general/emergency lighting, including planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.


• Conduct a thorough analysis of General/Emergency Lighting requirements, translating customer needs into technical specifications and design requirements.


• Develop comprehensive testing procedures for firmware and hardware components in General/emergency lighting systems. Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure reliability, robustness, and compliance with quality standards.


• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and technology advancements in General/Emergency lighting development. Implement best practices to enhance product quality and performance.


• Designing products with consideration for EMC compatibility, electrical safety and applicable regulatory standards.


• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in collaboration with Engineering and Production Support teams.


• Maintaining accurate documentation, including hardware designs, firmware information, test plans and project milestones.


• Preparing progress and outcome reports for relevant stakeholders.


• Staying informed about industry trends, standards and regulatory requirements relating to general and emergency lighting.


• Supporting Clevertronics quality and environmental management systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Skills and Experiences: About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Science in Electronics, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent qualification.


• Strong power electronics knowledge, including SMPS, inverters, battery chargers and LED drivers.


• A solid understanding of Power Factor Correction and Harmonics Suppression.


• Experience designing discrete DC-DC converters.


• Knowledge of EMC compatibility and electrical safety requirements.


• Practical PCB layout experience.


• Embedded C firmware development experience, such as Microchip PIC XC8.


• Experience managing project schedules and using project management tools such as Jira, Teamwork or Microsoft Project.


• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and a hands-on approach.


• The ability to work effectively within a team and meet strict deadlines.


• A responsive, logical and self-motivated approach to your work

Why Work with the Clevertronics Team?

At Clevertronics, we offer a supportive, values-based environment where your contribution is recognised and your professional development is encouraged.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits.


• Support for a healthy work-life balance.


• The ability to finish early every second Friday.


• 17.5% annual leave loading.


• Four additional health and wellbeing leave days per year.


• Discounted health insurance.


• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice.


• Comprehensive training and career development support.


• Paid parental leave.


• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Clevertronics is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to attract, retain and develop talented people, deliver quality services to our customers and support the continued growth of our business.

Clevertronics is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.