Flow Metrology Engineer — Precision Calibration & Lab R&D

Department Of Industry, Science And Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Vacation care subsidy

Healthy lifestyle subsidy $235/year

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking an early-career scientist or engineer to join NMI’s flow metrology team in Sydney—Lindfield and Western Sydney. You will receive structured training in precision liquid and gas flow measurement and contribute to calibration services under an ISO 17025 framework.

You will work with advanced instrumentation, data acquisition and quality systems, developing specialist skills while collaborating with engineers, scientists and regulatory

Qualifications

• We are seeking an early-career scientist, engineer or technical professional with a strong aptitude for analytical work and a passion for precision measurement.
• You do not need to be an expert in flow metrology at commencement; specialist training and development will be provided.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, automation, programming or data acquisition systems such as Python, VBA or LabVIEW will be highly regarded.
• Eligibility requires Australian citizenship and ability to obtain baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure and operate flow calibration laboratories with limited supervision.
• Conduct calibrations and test measurements in compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Analyze test results and prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to method development, validation studies and research projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Lab operations

Quality systems

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Tools

Python

VBA

LabVIEW

Job description

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking an early-career scientist or engineer to join NMI’s flow metrology team in Sydney—Lindfield and Western Sydney. You will receive structured training in precision liquid and gas flow measurement and contribute to calibration services under an ISO 17025 framework.

You will work with advanced instrumentation, data acquisition and quality systems, developing specialist skills while collaborating with engineers, scientists and regulatory