Product Design Engineer - Mechatronic Appliances

Talon Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Group is seeking a Product Design Engineer for Mechatronic Appliances in Sydney. You will contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to commercial launch, in a collaborative environment that values practical engineering solutions and innovation.

Ideal candidates will combine strong SolidWorks CAD skills with a deep understanding of electromechanical systems, testing, and manufacturing considerations to deliver high-quality, reliable products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Advanced SolidWorks and CAD skills essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and mechatronic systems with testing/validation experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFx with local/offshore suppliers.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects and good commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, design and development of new products from concept to commercialisation.
• Interpret market and customer requirements to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing products with commercial viability.
• Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks and produce detailed drawings and BOMs.
• Develop prototypes and conduct hands-on testing to validate performance, safety and reliability.
• Prepare test plans and coordinate testing to meet Australian and international standards.
• Collaborate with local and overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers throughout development and production.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, manufacturability, performance and cost.
• Redesign components to support continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, budgets and deliverables; maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

Mechatronics

SolidWorks

Electrical systems

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Product Design Engineer - Mechatronic Appliances

Product Development Engineer - Mechatronics
Join an Australian engineering success story developing innovative products for global markets.

• Work on products from concept through to commercial launch
• Join a business where engineering drives innovation
• Excellent career progression in a growing Australian company
• Attractive salary package negotiated with the successful candidate

Our Client

Our client is an Australian success story that designs, develops and manufactures premium products sold throughout Australia and international markets.

Innovation sits at the heart of the business, with all product development, engineering and research undertaken from their Sydney headquarters. Their products have earned an outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and performance, and continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Product Development Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers in a collaborative environment where your ideas are encouraged, your contribution is recognised and your designs become commercially successful products.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you'll play a key role in the development of new products while continually improving an established product range.

Working across engineering, commercial, manufacturing and supplier networks, you'll be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle-from initial concept and product specification through to detailed design, prototyping, testing, compliance, manufacture and commercial release.

This role offers genuine variety, technical challenge and the opportunity to influence products that will be sold into both commercial and residential markets.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the Engineering team, you will:

• Participate in the research, design and development of innovative new products from concept through to commercialisation.
• Interpret market and customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions that deliver outstanding functionality, aesthetics and commercial viability.
• Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks while producing detailed engineering drawings and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop prototypes and undertake hands‑on testing to validate product performance, safety, reliability and functionality.
• Prepare test plans, coordinate testing with independent laboratories and ensure products achieve Australian and international compliance standards.
• Work closely with local and overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers throughout the product development and manufacturing process.
• Assess existing products and identify opportunities to improve quality, manufacturability, performance and cost.
• Redesign components where required to support continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Manage multiple product development projects, planning timelines and ensuring projects are delivered on specification, on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation while supporting quality systems, engineering processes and compliance requirements.
• Contribute ideas, solve complex engineering challenges and actively participate in creating innovative products for future markets.

What's On Offer

• Work for a successful Australian engineering business experiencing continued growth.
• Supportive leadership from an experienced Engineering Manager who enjoys mentoring and developing engineers.
• Exposure to every stage of the product development lifecycle.
• Opportunity to work with international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Diverse product portfolio with genuine technical challenges.
• Modern collaborative engineering environment.
• Long-term career progression for ambitious engineers.
• Attractive salary package negotiated with the successful candidate.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Degree qualifications in Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience developing products from concept through to commercial launch.
• Advanced SolidWorks and CAD skills with experience designing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and mechatronic systems including product testing and validation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles and working with local and offshore suppliers.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects while balancing competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with sound commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and commercial teams.

The Person

You enjoy solving engineering problems, thinking creatively and seeing your ideas become real products.

You're hands‑on, commercially aware and naturally curious. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy taking ownership of projects and have the drive to continually improve both products and processes.

If you're looking for a role where your engineering expertise will genuinely influence product innovation while providing long‑term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.