Graduate Engineer

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks leave

Low stress environment

Flexible working

Lunch provided

Industry exposure

Job summary

Snap Fire Systems, based in Brisbane, seeks an engineering graduate to join our R&D focused team developing new passive fire protection products. You will assist design, run material research and help test products with the team.

The role offers data management, liaison with external test facilities, and opportunity to gain exposure to construction industry standards. A long-term, full-time commitment is expected.

Qualifications

• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Availability to work full-time on an ongoing basis.
• Genuine commitment to the role long-term.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or fire safety eng. preferred.
• Experience in construction or technical roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of new products.
• Conduct material research.
• Collaborate with R&D and test new products.
• Manage and optimise datasets.
• Liaise with external test facilities for test programs.
• Respond to technical enquiries by phone and email.

Skills

Innovative mindset

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Job description

Based in Brisbane, Snap Fire Systems is an industry leader in passive fire protection, renowned for our commitment to innovation, research and development, and unwavering integrity. We are constantly pushing the boundaries to maintain and enhance our market-leading position, and we're seeking a motivated engineering graduate to join our close-knit team.

The passive fire protection industry is a specialized and rapidly growing field worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience that is difficult to find elsewhere. With the rise in high-rise developments globally, this position provides invaluable exposure to the intersection of theoretical knowledge, product performance, regulatory standards, and practical construction industry challenges. This expertise is highly valued by leading building companies, certifiers, manufacturers, and test laboratories.

Snap Fire Systems proudly manufactures and distributes cutting-edge passive fire protection products across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our company is recognized for its innovation, market leadership, and exceptional customer support.

General Role Description

• Assist in the design and development of new products
• Material research
• Work alongside the R&D team testing new products
• Manage and optimise datasets
• Liaising with external test facilities to manage test and assessment programs
• Answer phone and email technical enquiries

Prerequisites

• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia, with no requirement for employer sponsorship, either now or in the future.
• Availability to work full-time on an ongoing basis.
• A genuine commit to the role on a long-term basis.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or similar qualification in fire safety engineering.
• Previous experience in a similar technical role
• Experience in the construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, show initiative and logically analyse
• Proactive, and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work unsupervised at times
• Ability and willingness to meet deadlines

What We Offer

• Five weeks annual leave
• Low stress work environment
• Exciting position in a growing company
• Flexible working arrangements
• Food provided for staff lunches
• Experience in a high demand niche
• Exposure to the construction industry

You will be provided with all the business tools you need to be successful in the role and a salary package will be negotiated after the short list process.