Engineering Technician in Gold Coast

• Engineering Technician
• Department: Design
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 plus super

Benefits

• Skills training at the company's expense
• Semi-annual KPI appraisal
• Performace-based commission and salary bonus

Award Classification: Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010 [MA000010]

• Award Category: C4 - Engineering Associate/Laboratory Technical Officer
• ANZCO Code: ******
• Work Eligibility: Able to work in Australia with no restriction

Purpose of the position

• Project management of multiple projects at different stages
• Machine assembly, testing, commissioning and installation
• Post project customer support

Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in mechanical engineering (or equivalent international qualification).

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year experience in machine design or relevant engineering role. Experience in automation or manufacturing industry preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with safety requirements of machine design
• Sound knowledge of PLC's, sensors, pneumatics, servo motors, conveyors and robotic based automation systems
• Knowledge, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge in robotic based automation systems
• Be familiar with manufacturing practice and experience in automation and robotic design concepts

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Project management
• Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages
• Ability to work to deadlines and budgets
• Experience in specification and ordering of purchase components
• Experience in the development of machine manuals and documentation
• Demonstrated skills in document and revision control
• Ability to provide exceptional post-project customer support
• Machine assembly, testing, commissioning and installation
• Selecting tools and equipment
• Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
• Estimating material costs and quantities, and machine requirements
• Performing and directing field and laboratory tests
• Collecting and analysing data, carrying out complex computations and preparing diagrams
• Organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
• Ensuring that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• Demonstrated ability and experience in machine assembly, testing, commissioning and installation
• Ability to assist with prototyping, testing and design validation
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to provide exceptional post project customer support

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Proven ability to work independently and with others in a vibrant, team-orientated environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience, with the ability to accurately and effectively convey information to clients at all levels
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and build relationships cross-culturally and at all levels, and rapidly establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritise workloads with competing demands
• Strong work ethic with prioritisation, time-management and deadline achievement skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment including technological changes
• Be able to work with minimal supervision.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• ABB Robot programming
• Electrical Schematics
• PLC programming experience
• Solid Edge or Solid Works design experience
• Auto CAD design experience
• Reckon Accounts Hosted experience
• A current Australian Driver's License