Product Development Technician

Alpine Electronics Of Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Electronics of Australia Pty. Limited is seeking a highly motivated designer to join the Head Office team.

You will engage with engineering, sales and marketing to contribute on key projects, delivering on assigned work and supporting marketing events and displays. The role focuses on product design and development, including concept design, 3D CAD design, prototyping, and preparing CAD for tooling and product testing.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate 3D CAD design skills using SolidWorks or similar.
• Interest in industrial design and automotive/audio visual products.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work autonomously.
• Creative mindset with passion for design and technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products from concept to prototyping and tooling readiness.
• Prepare CAD files for tooling and product testing.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales and marketing teams.
• Support marketing projects such as events and displays.

Skills

3D CAD design

SolidWorks

Product development

Prototyping

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Alpine Electronics of Australia Pty. Limited, importer and distributor of world leading in-car Navigation and Audio Visual entertainment products, is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to join its Head Office team as:

• Engaging and Diverse Role
• ExcitingAutomotive Aftermarket Industry
• Creative role to build expertise and skill in Product Development

You will effectively engage with the engineering team, as well as the sales and marketing team, by contributing on key team projects, as well as delivering on assigned project work.

Your key tasks will include; product design and product development, including concept design, 3DCAD design, prototyping, preparing CAD for toolingand product testing. Your ability to learn quickly to provide concise, high quality product support and product technical information to internal members and external stake holders is essential. From time to time you will provide support with marketing projects such as events and assist with the facilitation and designof product demonstration displays.

Fundamental to this roleis youravid interest in industrial design, where ideally you will have basic to intermediate 3D CAD design skills and experience using Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software. You will be technology savvy and your strong interest in the automotive industry and audio visual entertainment products will provide a distinct advantage. Your ability to manage multiple projects and work autonomously is imperative. You will offer a high degree of written, communication and literacy skills.

Above all, you are an aspiring individual that will thrive in a team environment and have a genuine desire to learn, grow, achieve and contribute as a team player.

Pre-requisites for this role:

• Drivers license and vehicle.
• Strong interest incars, technology products and audio visual equipment.
• Creative mindset and possess a passion for industrial design.
• Basic to intermediate 3D CAD design skills, experience in Solidworks or similar will be a distinct advantage.
• Highly organised, with a strong attention to detail.
• You will beprecise and articulate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build mutual and respectful relationships.
• Strong self-management skills and being able to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent drive and initiative, proactive 'can do' attitude and a desire to learn and grow within the company.