Senior Technician — Design & Manufacture (Hybrid)

QUT (Queensland University of Technology); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

17% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Parental leave 26 weeks

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a Senior Technician - Design & Manufacture to join Research Infrastructure within the Academic Division. You will apply CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing and other workshop technologies to turn concepts into high‑quality prototypes, partnering with staff, researchers and students.

This hybrid role supports teaching, research and industry engagement, upholds safety standards, and offers opportunities for process

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with relevant experience in industrial/research environment.
• Ability to interpret client requirements and develop detailed engineering designs using CAD techniques.
• Experience with manual and CNC workshop machinery (lathes, mills, welders, grinders, finishing).
• Clear documentation and communication with diverse groups.
• Prioritise tasks and collaborate to improve systems in a dynamic environment.
• Establish and maintain a strong health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project requirements and develop manufacturing solutions using CNC machining, fabrication and additive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with academic staff, researchers and students to transform concepts into prototypes.
• Support teaching, research and industry engagement activities.
• Contribute to safe, efficient and sustainable operation of workshop facilities and equipment.

Skills

Engineering design

CNC workshop experience

Documentation

Task prioritisation

Health and safety culture

Equity & Indigenous commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a Senior Technician - Design & Manufacture to join Research Infrastructure within the Academic Division. You will apply CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing and other workshop technologies to turn concepts into high‑quality prototypes, partnering with staff, researchers and students.

This hybrid role supports teaching, research and industry engagement, upholds safety standards, and offers opportunities for process