Mechanical Engineer

Location: Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia

Department: Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrialisation team to work on multiple projects with direct responsibility for tooling and equipment design as we scale our in-house manufacturing capability. Working closely with our design team you will work to bridge the gap between lab scale, pilot and high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be highly innovative, with experience in mechanical design, test development spanning mechanical and electrical fields and comfortable with hands on work utilizing rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, machining, laser cutting, etc.). You will thrive in the fast-paced start-up world where no two days are the same. You’ll be joining a team of smart, driven, collaborative and highly dedicated individuals who love solving engineering challenges and who are excited to be fighting the climate crisis.

Role responsibilities

• Design and implementation of in-house tooling to support our efforts to scale manufacturing;
• Collaborate with Design, Assembly and Process teams to implement new cell architectures;
• Meet design requirements via an iterative process, collaborating with team members;
• Direct involvement with prototyping product designs and manufacturing processes;
• Work with Hysata partners to define, develop, and validate manufacturing processes and tools;
• Define and execute validation plans in collaboration with the rest of the Hysata team;
• Be involved in data reviews to enable data driven learning; and
• Develop SOPs and safety protocols for new tools and processes.

What you'll bring

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar field;
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical design and implementation;
• Experience in using computer-aided design (NX preferred);
• Demonstrated ability in contributing to delivering complex projects requiring new process technology and new equipment development, including process and equipment specification;
• Fabrication experience – hands-on R&D, design, build and test;
• Skills in applying advanced manufacturing, automation, and digital technology to new/improved manufacturing solutions; and
• Demonstrated experience contributing to product design and development through DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly), DFMEA, validation testing, materials selection, process technology selection.

Valued skills

• Experience with introduction of new processes and optimising in a manufacturing scale-up environment with best practice methods;
  • PFMEA, QA/QC, SOP, design and process validation
• Motivated, capable of working independently within a multi-disciplinary environment;
• Expertise beyond your field of qualification/degree – spanning mechanical, design, electrical and controls, robotics, materials science and technology;
• Experience with managing relationships with technology partners and vendors through R&D, design, built, test, commissioning and operational support;
• Ability to adapt within a highly dynamic, fast-paced work environment; and
• Experience with electrolysers, battery or energy storage systems a plus.

What we offer

Perks Include (but are not limited to):

• Idyllic Beachside Location 
• Stock options;
• Salary Sacrifice into Superannuation;
• Flexible working conditions;
• Recognition of Service;
• Wellness Allowance;
• EAP through Sonder;
• Novated Leasing;
• Employee Discount Program through Flare; and
• Awesome work environment and team!