R&D Mechanical Engineer: Hands-on Testing & Controls

Brunel; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing

EAP

Corporate discounts

Flexible hours

Contract with extensions

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Western Australia. You will work in a hands-on workshop environment, assisting with development, testing and validation of new mechanical systems and equipment.

You will interpret performance data, support control systems exposure and contribute to continuous improvement across testing, design and assembly activities. The role emphasizes safe and quality-driven work in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer.
• Hands-on workshop experience with equipment and systems.
• Exposure to control systems, instrumentation or automation.
• Experience interpreting technical data and operating metrics.
• Solid grounding in mechanical design and calculations.
• Comfortable between office and workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Support testing, validation and development of new mechanical systems and equipment.
• Execute test programs and assist with testing methodologies.
• Modify and troubleshoot bespoke equipment, prototypes and test rigs.
• Collect, analyse and interpret performance data to identify trends.

Skills

Workshop experience

Control systems exposure

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Mechanical design

Automation exposure

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Brunel is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Western Australia. You will work in a hands-on workshop environment, assisting with development, testing and validation of new mechanical systems and equipment.

You will interpret performance data, support control systems exposure and contribute to continuous improvement across testing, design and assembly activities. The role emphasizes safe and quality-driven work in an industrial setting.