Manufacturing Support & Automation Engineer

Cochlear; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear is seeking a Manufacturing Support & Automation Engineer to be based at Macquarie University or Lane Cove. You will provide engineering support during the manufacture of Cochlear implant products and external accessories, driving automated manufacturing improvements and resolving production issues.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, experience with vision systems, cobots, and data-driven manufacturing solutions, and a disciplined approach to quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a production environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and automation projects.
• Experience working within manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to work in Macquarie University and Lane Cove.
• Experience with vision inspection systems, machine vision or vision recognition technologies.
• Experience with collaborative robotics (cobots), robotics, automated assembly or automated inspection systems.
• Experience integrating software, controls, or data-driven solutions into manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience with AI-enabled manufacturing, inspection, or machine-learning applications.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience in Lean methodology.
• Experience in laser welding, moulding, or manual assembly is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides the first point of contact for Manufacturing on yield quality and throughput issues.
• Provides solutions to identified production problems.
• Analyses Manufacturing rejects as required to reclaim where possible, identify, and rectify root causes of rejects.
• Ensures non-conformances are processed accurately and effectively.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to the Quality Systems and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Identifies opportunities for safety, quality and cost improvements on the manufacturing lines.
• Executes root cause investigations and documents reports with relevant corrective action.
• Supports the implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Lean methodology

Continuous improvement

Robotics & automation

Vision systems

Quality systems

Cobots

Data-driven solutions

AI manufacturing

Education

Mechanical Eng.

Mechatronics Eng.

Biomedical Eng.

Electrical Eng.

Tools

Robot cobots

Machine vision

Vision recognition techs

Automation equipment

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Support & Automation Engineer based in either Macquarie University or Lane Cove. In this role, the successful candidate will play an essential role in providing engineering support during the manufacture of the cochlear implant and external accessories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your problem-solving skills as you provide solutions to production problems, act as a key contact for Manufacturing on yield and quality and support the implementation and optimisation of automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides the first point of contact for Manufacturing on yield quality and throughput issues
• Provides solutions to identified production problems
• Analyses Manufacturing rejects as required to reclaim where possible, identify, and rectify root causes of rejects
• Ensures non-conformances are processed accurately and effectively
• Ensures adherence and compliance to the Quality Systems and relevant regulatory bodies
• Identifies opportunities for safety, quality and cost improvements on the manufacturing lines
• Executes root cause investigations and documents reports with relevant corrective action
• Supports the implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes

What makes this opportunity unique?

This role with find you working in a hands-on and fast paced work environment providing engineering support during the manufacture of Cochlear product. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and optimisation of automated manufacturing processes across a broad range of production technologies.

The successful candidate should be motivated by successfully completing complex projects and be comfortable with adapting to changing priorities as required.

About You.

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a production environment
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, process automation, or automation-related engineering projects
• Experience working within manufacturing quality systems and processes
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement projects
• Ability to work in Macquarie University and Lane Cove
• Experience with vision inspection systems, machine vision or vision recognition technologies
• Experience with collaborative robotics (cobots), robotics, automated assembly or automated inspection systems
• Experience integrating software, controls, or data-driven solutions into manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience with AI-enabled manufacturing, inspection, or machine-learning applications
• Experience in a highly regulated industry
• Experience in Lean methodology.
• Experience in laser welding, moulding, or manual assembly is highly desirable

How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com