About the company

• Evolve Scientific are currently searching for a highly motivated mechanical or electrical engineer to join with one of our largest clients, a global leader in the radiopharmaceutical industry.
• Permanent opportunity
• Based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
• Role will require travel between sites in Melbourne and occasional interstate and overseas travel - Valid driver's license and passport required for this role
• Attractive salary

With multiple sites across Australian and New Zealand, each are licensed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to manufacture and distribute products throughout Australia, and by the Ministry of Health in New Zealand.

About the role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for maintaining all of our clients’ manufacturing infrastructure and equipment, including; particle accelerating Cyclotrons, shielded laboratory isolators, automated synthesizers and various other items of sensitive, precision laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high-precision technical systems
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new infrastructure and equipment.
• Update and maintain Fiix Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Develop and report on trends in services, including any exceptions and deficiencies.
• Assist Principal Engineer and Service Manager where necessary with system monitoring and breakdowns and new equipment installations.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics on a regular basis.
• Produce reports with trends of service and performance data, including any exceptions and deficiencies.
• Assist with facility maintenance and completion of compliance checks/inspections.
• Maintaining engineering inventory and equipment to ensure adequate supplies, area well organised and equipment in good operating condition.
• Liaise with all contracted Engineers and external service providers ensuring compliance with company procedures.

To be considered for the role, the ideal candidates must have:

• Trade qualification, diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in maintaining industrial, medical or laboratory instrumentation
• Familiarity with WHS and radiation safety protocols in technical environments
• Experience with radiopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment or QC equipment (desirable)
• Strong technical troubleshooting and fault resolution skills
• Proficient computer and analytical skills, experience in the comprehension of mechanical design plans and diagrams
• Ability to work in confined spaces and work outside normal rostering patterns as required to support time-critical patient supply
• Attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work within deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Recent electrical/mechanical engineering graduates looking to kickstart their career in a groundbreaking industry are absolutely welcome to apply

Benefits

• Extensive training and the chance to specialise in a highly specialised field. This is a fantasic opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with limited experience (1-3 years most likely) to grow in a groundbreaking industry
• Overtime and on-call roster rates are additional to base salary. These activate once fully trained.
• Excellent team culture and development within the company

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted/not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah or Deborah on 03 9040 1630.

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