Engineering Support Specialist I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to assist with basic testing, service, and troubleshooting of SEL products under guidance.

Travel up to 75% to support customers, collaborate with teams, and learn department processes while contributing to documentation improvements.

The role emphasizes strong writing and communication skills, Windows and MS Office proficiency, and a willingness to grow in a hands‑on environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ relevant experience.
• Able to efficiently operate Windows and MS Office
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.
• Provides status updates to SEL staff and customers. Communicates effectively with team and internal partners and customers.
• Learn and follow department processes while communicating opportunities for improvement to documentation or work instructions.
• Represent your team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.
• Develop basic proficiency in the activities required to support one of the Operation Team’s disciplines, or R&D’s disciplines.
• Travel 75% of the time to support customer and business needs.
• Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Computer-controlled test equipment

Job description

About the Role - Engineering Support Specialist

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.

Provides status updates to SEL staff and customers. Communicates effectively with team and internal partners and customers.

Learn and follow department processes while communicating opportunities for improvement to documentation or work instructions.

Represent your team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.

Develop basic proficiency in the activities required to support one of the Operation Team’s disciplines (i.e. Flowline product failures, Product Hospital, test infrastructure support, or Test Lab), or R&D’s disciplines (i.e. Lab Support, Product Test, Infrastructure, or Compliance).

Travel 75% of the time to support customer and business needs.

Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Two years’ relevant experience

Able to efficiently operate Windows and MS Office

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred Qualifications

Two years’ experience working with SEL products

Experience with computer-controlled test equipment

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, electronic schematics, and wiring diagrams

Physical Requirements

Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally

Sit and stand for at least 8 hours

Vision correctable to 20/30 or better

Ability to differentiate color

Use of computer keyboard devices

Ready to make a difference?

Note:

Applicants must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia. Sponsorship is not offered for this position.