Product Development Engineer

Codan Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Minelab is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support design and development of world-leading metal detectors and related products. You will work in the Applications Engineering team across concepts, prototyping, testing, supplier engagement and global launch.

The role suits an engineer with ~5 years' post-graduate experience in physical product design, comfortable turning customer needs into manufacturable solutions and coordinating multi-project activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in electronics, mechanical, product design engineering or related discipline with ~5 years' post-graduate experience in physical product design.
• Experience taking products from concept through prototyping, testing and manufacture.
• Experience with consumer electronics, engineered products, plastics, or contract manufacturers is valuable.
• Organised, technically curious and able to work across multiple development activities.
• Experience with CAD, prototypes, product testing and technical documentation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of physical products, accessories and connected technologies.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate prototypes, samples, supplier inputs and design reviews.
• Support testing, verification and validation throughout the lifecycle.
• Work with teams and suppliers to refine designs and improve performance.
• Assist design for manufacture and production readiness activities.
• Prepare technical information for manufacturing, marketing, sales and user manuals.

Skills

CAD software

Prototyping

Product testing

Technical documentation

Supplier coordination

New product introduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Prototyping equipment

Manufacturing readiness tools

Job description

About us

Minelab is a technology company that creates world-leading metal detectors to help humanitarian organisations clear landmines, gold prospectors find life-changing gold nuggets, and historians to recover lost relics. We have a culture of innovation which makes us leaders in bringing new technology to customers across the globe.

About the Role

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to support the design and development of Minelab's world-leading products.

Working within our Applications Engineering team, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from early concepts and product requirements through prototyping, testing, supplier engagement, manufacturing introduction and global launch.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, marketing, suppliers and commercial teams to translate customer and business needs into practical product solutions. The portfolio includes metal detectors, accessories, packaging and connected technologies.

This opportunity would suit an engineer with approximately five years' post-graduate experience who has developed a strong foundation in physical product design and is ready to broaden their involvement across end-to-end product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of physical products, accessories, packaging and connected technologies.
• Translate customer needs and product concepts into clear technical requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate prototypes, product samples, supplier inputs and design review activities.
• Support product testing, verification and validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work with product teams and suppliers to refine designs, resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Support design for manufacture, new product introduction and production readiness activities.
• Prepare technical product information for manufacturing, marketing, sales, customer support, packaging and user manuals.
• Monitor development activities, design decisions, risks and progress across multiple projects.
• Support ongoing product improvements, design changes and product lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver products that meet customer, quality, cost and schedule requirements.

About You

You will have a tertiary qualification in electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, product design engineering, industrial design or a related discipline, supported by approximately five years' post-graduate experience in physical product design and development.

You will have practical experience contributing to products from concept through detailed development, prototyping, testing and manufacture. Experience working with consumer electronics, engineered products, plastics, mechanical components, accessories or contract manufacturers would be particularly valuable.

You are organised, technically curious and comfortable working across several development activities at once. You communicate effectively with engineers, suppliers and non-technical stakeholders and enjoy turning customer requirements and early concepts into practical, manufacturable products.

Experience with CAD, prototypes, product testing, technical documentation, supplier coordination or new product introduction will be highly regarded. An interest in consumer technology, outdoor products or innovative engineering solutions will help you thrive in this role.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and individuals with Defence industry or military experience.

Interested in a career with us?