Position: Senior Mechatronics Engineer
Location:
Notting Hill, Victoria
Reporting to:
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
About Us:
Kite Magnetics, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is an advanced materials engineering and manufacturing company. Our innovative and patented technology, Aeroperm®, a nanocrystalline magnetic material developed at Monash University, delivers unparalleled efficiency in electric motors and generators. Designed for weight-sensitive and energy-intensive applications, Aeroperm® significantly reduces the total cost of ownership while enhancing system performance. As industry leaders, we are committed to transforming global energy efficiency through cutting-edge materials science.
As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will work on the design, automation, and optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes and equipment. This role involves integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components to streamline production, improve efficiency, and ensure functionally safe, high-quality output, and high-volume throughput. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design automated solutions for manufacturing equipment, contributing to the scalability and reliability of our production systems.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manufacturing Process Automation:
- Design and implement automated manufacturing systems to optimize the production of Aeroperm soft magnetic ribbon and processes for the creation of stator cores.
- Perform and document risk assessments to industry best practice.
- Develop advanced functionally safe control algorithms.
- Integrate sensors, and actuators to ensure seamless process automation and precision.
2. System Development & Prototyping:
- Prototyping and testing of automated systems, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production environments.
- Develop and optimise mechanical, electrical, and software systems for manufacturing equipment.
3. Collaborative Innovation:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to drive innovation in automated manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians working on process automation projects.
- Manage projects to ensure delivery of critical systems and capability on time and on budget.
4. Documentation & Compliance:
- Ensure that all systems and equipment comply with industry safety standards legislation, and regulations.
- Maintain thorough documentation of designs, system integrations, and process improvements.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong experience in designing and automating manufacturing processes, including mechanical machine design, control systems, and sensor integration.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or PLC programming).
- Experience with industrial automation platforms and tools such as PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to solving complex automation challenges.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on manufacturing process design and optimisation.
- Proven experience in delivering automation solutions in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Hands-on experience with system integration, including mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Working knowledge of AS4024 and AS3000
Personal Attributes:
- Innovative and proactive, with a passion for developing cutting-edge automation solutions.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills to guide teams in delivering automated systems.
- Honest, curious, inclusive, collaborative, transparent, and responsible.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary of $120,000 + Superannuation.
- Invitation to participate in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) post-probation.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Mentorship and career development in a high-growth startup
Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to global impact Dynamic, supportive and inclusive team environment Flexible working hours
Kite Magnetics is an equal-opportunity and equal-outcome employer. We celebrate you and the diversity you bring and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, suppliers, and customers.
