Full-Time Mechanical Engineer

Business Nest; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Nest in Australia is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineer to design and optimise mechanical components and medical devices, using CAD tools and engineering analysis. You will develop prototypes, lead testing, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong CAD skills and collaboration with suppliers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, product development or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Ansys, AutoCAD or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise mechanical components, linkage systems and medical equipment using CAD software.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings and design documentation for components and finished products.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations and tests to assess strength, safety and reliability.
• Develop prototypes and verify manufacturability and performance.
• Coordinate suppliers, fabricators and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements including TGA.
• Analyse performance data and feedback to improve design and reliability.
• Prepare reports, project plans, testing records and compliance documentation.
• Resolve product failures in the field and instruct contractors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Ansys

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Full-Time Mechanical Engineer

Location of Employment: Narellan, NSW-2567

Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise mechanical components, linkage systems and medical equipment using CAD software.
• Prepare technical specifications, engineering drawings and design documentation for components and complete products.
• Conduct engineering calculations, simulations and performance testing to assess structural stability, strength, load capacity, safety and reliability.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes to verify functionality, manufacturability, performance and compliance with design requirements.
• Prepare technical briefs and provide engineering instructions to external designers, fabricators, contract technicians and manufacturers.
• Investigate equipment failures and mechanical defects, perform root-cause analysis and develop appropriate technical and design solutions.
• Ensure products and equipment comply with applicable safety, performance, quality and regulatory requirements, including relevant TGA requirements.
• Analyse equipment performance data, field experience and customer feedback to recommend improvements to product design, functionality and reliability.
• Prepare engineering reports, project plans, testing records, failure reports, technical manuals and compliance documentation.
• Resolve product failures in the field. Determine cause and instruct technical contractors.

Required Qualification and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, product development or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Ansys, AutoCAD or Creo.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering materials and component selection.
• Strong analytical, project-management, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, fabricators and outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Ability to prepare and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, reports and project documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage technical relationships with suppliers, engineers and other stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the design, testing or development of equipment or other regulated products.
• Knowledge of applicable product safety, quality and regulatory requirements, including TGA requirements.