Engineer - Product Development

Orica Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica Limited in Brisbane seeks an Electrical/Electronic Engineer in Product Development to design, test, and integrate electrical systems for GroundProbe's monitoring solutions. You will contribute to new product development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for customers worldwide.

Key duties include PCB layout and schematic design in Altium Designer, prototype assembly, system integration, testing, and documentation such as BOMs and drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering (preferred).
• At least 2 years' experience in electrical/electronic engineering, ideally in production/manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience supporting projects through full product lifecycle, from design to production.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, including PCB design, drafting, documentation, and adherence to workflows.
• Experience contributing to risk assessments, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Brisbane-based or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Design and update PCB layouts, electrical schematics, and system diagrams using engineering design tools.
• Assist in prototype assembly, system integration, and product testing activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support product testing, validation, and timely delivery.
• Develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that meet stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs, drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Provide technical support for production, field deployments, and customer investigations as required.
• Contribute to successful delivery of engineering projects while maintaining quality, usability and reliability.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

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Date: 14 Oct 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4030

Company: Orica

About Orica

About the role

As an Electrical/Electronic Engineer in Product Development, you'll support the design, development, testing, and integration of electrical and electronic systems for GroundProbe's industry-leading monitoring solutions. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll contribute to new product development, validation, troubleshooting, product sustainment and continuous improvement initiatives that support products used by customers around the world.

What you will be doing

• Design and update PCB layouts, electrical schematics, and system diagrams using engineering design tools.
• Assist in prototype assembly, system integration, and product testing activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support product testing, validation, and timely delivery.
• Develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that meet stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs, drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Provide technical support for production, field deployments, and customer investigations as required.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of engineering projects while maintaining product quality, usability, and reliability requirements.
• Support product verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Report project progress, ensure documentation remains up to date, and identify technical or safety risks.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting GroundProbe's intellectual property and product development activities.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving support to resolve complex product issues, working closely with support, production, and business teams.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with WHS policies and proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards.
• Embed safety into engineering designs and ways of working, supporting the development and continuous improvement of GroundProbe's current and future product range.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• At least 2 years' experience in electrical/electronic engineering, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting projects through the full product lifecycle, from design and development to production.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, including PCB design, drafting, documentation, and adherence to engineering workflows and standards.
• Experience contributing to risk assessments, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Brisbane-based or willing to relocate.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.