At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in developing processes and solving manufacturing challenges in medical device production.
- Company: Join SCHOTT MINIFAB, a leader in microfluidic diagnostics and healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Mentorship, health management, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare while kickstarting your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 0-2 years of experience; passion for problem-solving required.
SCHOTT MINIFAB is a leading provider of microfluidic diagnostic consumables, driving innovation at the intersection of science, engineering, and healthcare. As part of the global SCHOTT Group, we belong to the Strategic Business Field Diagnostics, working alongside two other specialised sites in Phoenix (US) and Jena (Germany) to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. Our Melbourne site plays a key role in this mission, partnering with some of the world's most innovative life science and diagnostics companies to develop and manufacture microfluidic medical devices.
Your Contribution:
- Assisting with process development, experimentation and equipment qualification
- Designing and executing engineering trials to improve product and process robustness
- Developing manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specifications and quality records
- Supporting prototype builds, design verification activities and manufacturing transfers
- Collaborating with product development, bioscience, quality and manufacturing teams
- Analysing engineering data and presenting clear technical recommendations
- Contributing to investigations, root cause analysis and continuous process improvement
- Learning how regulated medical devices are developed under ISO 13485 quality systems
Your Profile:
- Holds a degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing or a related Engineering discipline
- Has 0–2 years' engineering experience through industry, internships or research
- Enjoys practical engineering and experimenting to solve complex technical problems
- Is comfortable working with uncertainty and making progress without perfect information
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Can balance technical excellence with practical commercial outcomes
- Is eager to learn across manufacturing, product development and process engineering disciplines
- Ideally has exposure to CAD (SolidWorks), laboratory or manufacturing environments, or regulated industries
Your Benefits:
You'll be mentored by experienced engineers while working on technologies that improve healthcare worldwide. This role offers exposure to product development, process engineering, automation, manufacturing and customer‑facing engineering, providing an outstanding foundation for a long‑term engineering career in medical device development. SCHOTT's openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via a supportive and inclusive work environment, and a strong team spirit with regular social events, all the way to corporate development programs and training: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential. At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.
Associate Process Engineer employer: SCHOTT
SCHOTT MINIFAB is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Melbourne where innovation meets healthcare. As an Associate Process Engineer, you'll benefit from mentorship by experienced engineers and gain exposure to diverse engineering disciplines, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance global health. With a strong focus on employee development, inclusivity, and team spirit, SCHOTT MINIFAB fosters a culture where your growth and well-being are paramount.
