Product Development Engineer - Electronics

Arb Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Global organisation

Hands-on testing and validation

Job summary

ARB Australia is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Electronics to join the Electrical Engineering team at Kilsyth South, VIC. You will drive innovative electronics hardware and embedded systems from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional activities and guiding technical decisions.

The role emphasizes hardware design principles, firmware integration, and collaboration with external suppliers, enabling advancement of future product architectures within a global

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in product development
• Strong understanding of electronics hardware, schematics, PCB design and manufacturing considerations
• Experience with hardware and firmware designs and with external suppliers/development partners

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical activities across the full product development lifecycle.
• Design, evaluate and select electronic hardware solutions; provide engineering guidance and risk assessment.
• Support manufacturing decisions and embed sound engineering practices throughout development.
• Collaborate with suppliers and development partners to bring concepts to production.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Product development experience

Hardware design principles

Firmware design experience

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or related

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,

Product Development Engineer - Electronics • Kilsyth South, VIC, AU