Graduate Laboratory Technician

Key Business Advisors; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive team

Hands-on technical experience

Competitive salary

Exposure to innovative lighting产品

Career growth within the business

Job summary

Efficient Lighting Systems (ELS) is seeking a Graduate Laboratory Technician for its Research, Innovation and Design Engineering team at Brunswick. The role offers full-time work for a recent graduate or near completion of a degree in Engineering or Electronics, with exposure to product testing, prototyping, documentation and R&D in commercial lighting technology.

You will work in a small team, gaining hands-on experience across photometric testing, CAD drawings, data collection and BOM

Qualifications

• Completed or nearing completion of a degree in Engineering or Electronics.
• Experience with CAD software, such as Autodesk Inventor or a similar program.
• University-based or industry experience in testing, electronics, prototyping or technical design.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and documentation.
• Good problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide clear, step-by-step technical information.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small technical team.

Responsibilities

• Building, configuring and operating photometric testing equipment to measure light output, distribution and colour characteristics.
• Constructing and documenting thermal test rigs to assess heat dissipation and component performance.
• Building prototypes and product samples for research and development trials, demonstrations, internal reviews and client presentations.
• Assisting with testing, data collection, product design iterations and technical reporting.
• Developing and maintaining databases for samples, components and test records.
• Assisting with the creation, review and maintenance of bills of materials.
• Creating and updating technical drawings using CAD software.
• Preparing and maintaining assembly procedures, installation instructions and work instructions.
• Researching and developing new processes and methods to support technologically advanced product design.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting day-to-day technical issues.
• Supporting safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Skills

CAD software

Testing

Prototyping

Technical design

Electronics

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Electronics degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

For over 25 years, Efficient Lighting Systems (ELS) has worked closely with designers, engineers and architects to design and manufacture commercial lighting systems that simply work.

At ELS, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-end, energy-efficient luminaires uniquely suited to the Australian marketplace. We combine cutting-edge technology, rigorous research and development, and high-quality components to create innovative lighting solutions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Laboratory Technician to join our Research, Innovation and Design Engineering team at our Brunswick site.

This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a recent graduate, or someone nearing completion of a degree in Engineering or Electronics, who is looking to begin their career in product design and commercial lighting technology.

You will gain hands-on experience across product testing, prototyping, technical documentation and research and development. Working as part of a small technical team, you will help bring the next generation of commercial lighting products to life.

Why work with us?

If you want to be part of a genuinely caring team and see yourself developing a career with us, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Friendly and supportive team

Opportunity to develop practical, hands-on technical experience

Competitive salary on offer

Exposure to innovative commercial lighting products

Opportunity to grow your career within the business

What can you expect day-to-day?

While no two days will be the same, the core duties of the role will include:

Building, configuring and operating photometric testing equipment to measure light output, distribution and colour characteristics

Constructing and documenting thermal test rigs to assess heat dissipation and component performance

Building prototypes and product samples for research and development trials, demonstrations, internal reviews and client presentations

Assisting with testing, data collection, product design iterations and technical reporting

Developing and maintaining databases for samples, components and test records

Assisting with the creation, review and maintenance of bills of materials

Creating and updating technical drawings using CAD software

Preparing and maintaining assembly procedures, installation instructions and work instructions

Researching and developing new processes and methods to support technologically advanced product design

Diagnosing and troubleshooting day-to-day technical issues

Supporting safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

What are we looking for in you?

We are looking for someone who is curious, practical and eager to build a career in product testing and development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Completed, or be nearing completion of, a degree in Engineering or Electronics

Experience with CAD software, such as Autodesk Inventor or a similar program

University-based or industry experience in testing, electronics, prototyping or technical design

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and documentation

Good problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

The ability to provide clear, step-by-step technical information

The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small technical team

A positive, professional and approachable attitude

Initiative, accountability and a willingness to learn

Full Australian working rights

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Brunswick, with standard working hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.