End-to-End Hardware Product Engineer

Zetron, Inc; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Minelab, a leader in metal-detection technology, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support full end-to-end product development including prototyping, testing and supplier coordination. The role partners with engineering, operations, marketing and commercial teams to translate customer needs into manufacturable products, including connected technologies.

The ideal candidate has about five years of post-graduate experience in physical product design, CAD proficiency and hands-on

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electronics, mechanical, product design or industrial design with ~5 years post-grad experience in physical product design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of physical products, accessories, packaging and connected technologies.
• Translate customer needs and product concepts into clear technical requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate prototypes, product samples, supplier inputs and design review activities.
• Support product testing, verification and validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work with product teams and suppliers to refine designs, resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Support design for manufacture, new product introduction and production readiness activities.
• Prepare technical product information for manufacturing, marketing, sales, customer support, packaging and user manuals.
• Monitor development activities, design decisions, risks and progress across multiple projects.
• Support ongoing product improvements, design changes and product lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver products that meet customer, quality, cost and schedule requirements.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Prototyping

Product testing

Supplier coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree +5yrs

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Minelab, a leader in metal-detection technology, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support full end-to-end product development including prototyping, testing and supplier coordination. The role partners with engineering, operations, marketing and commercial teams to translate customer needs into manufacturable products, including connected technologies.

The ideal candidate has about five years of post-graduate experience in physical product design, CAD proficiency and hands-on