Test Engineer

Hydrogen Systems Australia Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Japro in Melbourne is seeking a Test Engineer to ensure world-leading hydrogen technology prototypes undergo structured, standards-aligned testing and produce high-integrity data for internal decisions and external validation.

You will develop test plans, validate environments, and execute tests including leak checks, thermal cycling, gas output verification and electrical safety audits, ensuring traceability and compliance across procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical or mechatronics engineering.
• 5–10+ years’ experience in test engineering for high‑voltage, plasma, energy or advanced technology systems.
• Strong capability in instrumentation, calibration and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated test plans, readiness checklists and entry/exit criteria.
• Validate test environments, instrumentation and calibration status.
• Execute structured tests including: system bring‑up and functional checks; leak testing and pressure integrity; thermal cycling and stability assessments; gas output verification and performance audits; electrical audits and safety checks.
• Capture fully traceable data (timestamps, configuration, calibration state, chain‑of‑custody).
• Log deviations, nonconformances and anomalies with root‑cause analysis.
• Map test procedures to relevant safety, EMC, electrical and environmental standards.
• Prepare compliance matrices and validation evidence packs.
• Support witness testing and external verification activities.

Skills

Instrumentation

Calibration

Data acquisition

Documentation

Hazard reporting

Standards compliance

Analytical thinking

Safety procedures

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Mechanical engineering degree

Chemical engineering degree

Mechatronics engineering degree

Tools

Instrumentation hardware

Data acquisition systems

Job description

The Test Engineer ensures HSA’sworld‑leading hydrogen technology prototypesundergo structured, standards‑aligned testing that produces high‑integrity, traceable data for internal engineering decisions and external validation. This role is central to prototype readiness, safety assurance and evidence generation for independent verification partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated test plans, readiness checklists and entry/exit criteria
• Validate test environments, instrumentation and calibration status
• Execute structured tests including:
  • System bring‑up and functional checks
  • Leak testing and pressure integrity
  • Thermal cycling and stability assessments
  • Gas output verification and performance audits
  • Electrical audits and safety checks.
• Capture fully traceable data (timestamps, configuration, calibration state, chain‑of‑custody)
• Log deviations, nonconformances and anomalies with root‑cause analysis
• Map test procedures to relevant safety, EMC, electrical and environmental standards
• Prepare compliance matrices and validation evidence packs
• Support witness testing and external verification activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical or mechatronics engineering
• 5–10+ years’ experience in test engineering for high‑voltage, plasma, energy or advanced technology systems
• Strong capability in instrumentation, calibration and data acquisition
• Familiarity with relevant standards and compliance pathways
• High documentation discipline and structured analytical approach.
• Safe operation of high‑voltage, plasma and gas‑handling systems
• Calibration discipline and hazard reporting
• Collaborative, methodical and evidence‑driven working style
• Commitment to data integrity and traceability.

If you thrive on rigorous testing, data integrity and multidisciplinary collaboration, we’d like to hear from you.