Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Work Initiatives; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

ANU is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to provide expert technical management in support of the instrumentation program within RSAA. The role covers design, development, validation and maintenance for approved projects, including opto-mechanical systems.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, applying advanced validation techniques and ensuring robust, reliable mechanical performance across programmes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer Specialist or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical design.
• Experience with system validation techniques.
• Maintenance of mechanical or opto-mechanical systems.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, development, validation and maintenance expertise for RSAA technical projects.
• Apply mechanical and opto-mechanical design methods to approved initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust engineering outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Opto-mechanical design

System validation techniques

Maintenance of mechanical systems

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (until March 2027)
Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_ANUO8_Mechanical Engineer Specialist.pdf

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The Position

The successful candidate will provide specialist technical management skill in support of the instrumentation program in the area of mechanical engineering. This position will provide design; development, validation and maintenance expertise for approved RSAA technical projects and activities.

The Person

We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering Specialist with experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical design, system validation techniques and maintenance of mechanical or opto-mechanical systems. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

The School

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), see here.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on @anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU see here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Please note: Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and be able to maintain all necessary clearances and authorisations required to work within defence export controlled environment. They will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.