Mechanical Engineer

NES Fircroft; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Superannuation

Small team environment

Job summary

NES Fircroft invites applications for a mid-career Mechanical Engineer to join a small, high-performing team at Lucas Heights, NSW. You will design, draft, fabricate, assemble and commission specialised mechanical systems across the full project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with technicians and engineers, translating requirements into practical, robust solutions while delivering from concept to manufacture in a hands-on environment. Australian citizenship and NV1 eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-graduate experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong CAD modelling and detailed design capability.
• Experience taking designs from concept to manufacture.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly or workshop experience.
• Experience with pressure equipment, vacuum systems, optics or electro-mechanical integration preferred.
• Background in defence, medical devices, nuclear, scientific instrumentation, manufacturing or heavy industry environments preferred.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical design solutions.
• Able to work closely with workshop personnel.
• Coachable, adaptable and eager to learn from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs from concept through to prototype and manufacture.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
• Develop prototypes, jigs, fixtures and test equipment.
• Conduct design reviews, validation and risk assessments.
• Manage procurement and external manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Contribute to QA/QC and engineering documentation processes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CAD modelling

Prototype development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Translate requirements

Hands-on engineering

Adaptability

Documentation

Mentorability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• Mid-career role with hands-on design & engineering focus
• Work on advanced silicon enrichment technology projects
• Australian Citizenship & NV1 clearance eligibility required

About the company/role:

• An exciting opportunity exists for a mid-career Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years' post-graduate experience to join a small, high-performing engineering team. Working on advanced silicon enrichment projects, you will play a key role in the design, drafting, fabrication, assembly and commissioning of specialised mechanical systems.
• This is a hands-on position suited to a pragmatic, outcome-driven engineer who enjoys contributing across the full project lifecycle. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, the Workshop Manager, Electronics Engineers and Laser Engineers in a collaborative environment.
• The hiring manager is seeking a genuine "jack-of-all-trades" engineer who can take a concept from initial requirements through CAD development, manufacturing drawings, prototype builds and testing. While strong design capability is essential, practical aptitude and a willingness to get involved are equally important.
• Opportunity to join an innovative engineering and technology environment transitioning from R&D to commercial Silicon manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical designs from concept through to prototype and manufacture.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing and commissioning activities.
• Develop prototypes, jigs, fixtures and test equipment.
• Conduct design reviews, validation and risk assessments.
• Manage procurement and external manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Contribute to QA/QC and engineering documentation processes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements.

Skills/experience:

• Mechanical Engineering degree with 2+ years' post-graduate experience.
• Strong CAD modelling and detailed design capability.
• Experience developing designs from concept through to manufacture.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Hands-on engineering experience with fabrication, assembly or workshop environments.
• Experience with pressure equipment, vacuum systems, optics or electro-mechanical integration would be highly regarded.
• Background in defence, medical devices, nuclear, scientific instrumentation, manufacturing or heavy industry environments preferred.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical design solutions.
• Comfortable working closely with technicians and workshop personnel.
• Coachable, adaptable and eager to learn from senior engineers.
• Australian Citizenship is essential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

Culture/Benefits:

• Small, collaborative and highly skilled engineering team. Based in Lucas Heights.
• Broad exposure across design, drafting, prototyping and project delivery.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering and technology projects.
• Significant hands-on involvement throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Opportunity to develop expertise across mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Competitive salary package of approximately $110,000-$115,000 plus superannuation + bonus, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Open to candidates who may be slightly more junior but possess strong practical aptitude and relevant hands-on experience.
• Individual contributor position with no direct reports.