Fire Systems Lab Engineer: Testing & Technical Reports

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO’s Fire Systems Laboratory conducts independent testing of fire detection, fire suppression and emergency warning system products for Australian and international clients. You’ll work with a variety of fire safety technologies, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory tests, data analysis and technical reporting.

As a Fire Systems Technical Officer, you’ll join a welcoming team that values curiosity and continuous learning, with opportunities to contribute to commercial testing projects in

Qualifications

• Trade certificate/diploma or bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant work experience in fire protection, electronics, mechatronics, or electrical engineering disciplines.
• Ability to learn and apply new technical knowledge, systems and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics.
• Organise and prioritise work activities, meet deadlines and manage priorities with limited supervision.
• Deliver work to agreed timelines while maintaining quality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing of fire system products including smoke sensitivity and other physical test methods.
• Set up, operate and maintain laboratory test equipment and instrumentation used in fire systems testing.
• Witness and document fire tests for various fire suppression products with accurate recording of observations.
• Assist with implementation and ongoing use of CSIRO’s Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) system.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports with testing data and observations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Trade certificate or diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LIMS system

Excel

MS Access

Job description

CSIRO’s Fire Systems Laboratory conducts independent testing of fire detection, fire suppression and emergency warning system products for Australian and international clients. You’ll work with a variety of fire safety technologies, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory tests, data analysis and technical reporting.

As a Fire Systems Technical Officer, you’ll join a welcoming team that values curiosity and continuous learning, with opportunities to contribute to commercial testing projects in