Mechatronics Workshop Specialist — Prototyping & Systems

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Technical Officer (Workshops - Mechatronics) based at the Susan Wakil Health Building, Camperdown Campus. This hands-on role collaborates with researchers and teaching staff to design, assemble and troubleshoot specialised equipment for research and teaching.

You will work across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, operate workshop tools, support procurement, and help improve facilities.

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechatronics, electronics engineering, or equivalent
• Experience designing, integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
• Experience using benchtop test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies
• Experience using CAD software and rapid prototyping - using 3D printing and general workshop equipment
• Working knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated strong practical problem-solving skills, from concept to implementation

Responsibilities

• Identify requirements with researchers and teaching staff, translate concepts into prototypes
• Develop technical solutions by integrating mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
• Operate and maintain workshop equipment and tools
• Support procurement of off-the-shelf parts and components
• Contribute to safe operation, maintenance and improvement of workshop facilities
• Collaborate with the TSS Workshops team to deliver high-quality services across the University

Skills

Mechatronics

System design

Benchtop testing

CAD & prototyping

Data acquisition

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

CAD software

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Technical Officer (Workshops - Mechatronics) based at the Susan Wakil Health Building, Camperdown Campus. This hands-on role collaborates with researchers and teaching staff to design, assemble and troubleshoot specialised equipment for research and teaching.

You will work across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, operate workshop tools, support procurement, and help improve facilities.