Mechatronics or Electrical Engineer

About the role

Roborigger, a Perth-based company going international, is looking for an electrical, electronics and controls engineer to support the product development, manufacture and support of its products, including modular controllers, wireless remote-controlled hooks and data capture devices such as cameras and scanners. The role involves helping set up the new factory in Wangara, WA, and works alongside a team of mechanical, electrical and mechatronic engineers, with research and industry alliances with Curtin University, NERA, CORE Innovation Hub and METS Ignited.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and test the onboard electrical and controls systems of Roborigger products.
• Work on onboard microcontrollers and software, and on the onboard IoT system and computer.
• Take part in new product development.
• Support equipment at customer sites through site visits.

Required profile

• Electrical, electronics or mechatronic qualification.
• 2 to 5 years of experience manufacturing and testing electronic components under high quality standards.
• Electrical knowledge covering motors and motor control.
• A keen learner who keeps up with industry trends and has done self-initiated professional development in the last 2 years.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of microprocessors and software programming standards; understanding of sensor interfaces and hardware design for reliability.
• Ability to test and verify components in a small production environment.
• Up to date with AI hardware for edge devices, able to select, specify and implement processor platforms, sensors and interfaces.
• Strong mathematical skills for developing sensor algorithms; exposure to IoT communication, security and remote updates is an advantage.

Applications are submitted in writing to the Managing Director with a resume and a cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the requirements.