Product Development Engineer - Electronics

ARB Corporation; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ARB Corporation in Australia is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Electronics to join the Electrical Engineering team. This role covers the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production, with hands-on involvement in testing and real-world deployment of electronic hardware and embedded systems.

The successful candidate will design, evaluate, and guide hardware/firmware solutions, manage external partners, and contribute to future product architectures within a

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial experience in product development.
• Experience in electronics, electrical, automotive, industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electronics hardware design principles including schematics, PCB design, and manufacturing considerations.
• Experience with hardware and firmware designs and working with external suppliers or development partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept through production.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical activities and evaluate solutions.
• Provide engineering guidance and risk assessment throughout the development process.
• Contribute to design and development of electronic hardware, embedded systems, and future architectures.
• Participate in testing, validation and real-world product development.

Skills

Electronics hardware

Firmware design

Supplier management

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Job description

ARB is a global leader in designing and manufacturing 4x4 accessories, known for innovation, quality, and rugged performance. Our Kilsyth facility is the heart of our engineering and product development efforts, where passionate teams collaborate to create products trusted by customers around the world.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Product Development Engineer - Electronics to join our Electrical Engineering team and support the delivery of innovative electrical and electronic products from concept through to production.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across the full product development lifecycle, coordinating technical activities, solving complex engineering challenges, and helping bring new products to market.

A strong understanding of electronics hardware is important. The successful applicant will use their technical expertise to undertake designs, provide engineering guidance, evaluate technical solutions, identify risks, and support sound engineering decision-making throughout the development process.

This is a developing role with the opportunity to contribute directly to the design and development of electronic hardware, embedded systems, and future product architectures.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with an iconic Australian brand and industry leader.
• Exposure to exciting product development projects from concept through to production.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Hands‑on involvement in testing, validation and real‑world product development.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a global organisation.
• Contribute to products used across Australia and around the world.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About You:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline with minimum 3 years industrial experience.
• Experience in product development within an electronics, electrical, automotive, industrial, or related environment.
• Sound understanding of electronic hardware design principles, including schematics, PCB design, component selection, and manufacturing considerations.
• Experience with hardware and firmware designs.
• Experience working with external suppliers and development partners.

Ready to take the next step?
Join Australia’s leading off‑road equipment specialist and be part of a globally expanding organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and career growth. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to make an impact in a dynamic, forward‑thinking team,