Mechatronic Engineer

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed term to January 2026
• HEW 7 $105,933- $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

The Senior Product and Development Engineer (Mechatronics) will play a critical role in supporting the Engineering Services team at ManuFutures by delivering end-to-end mechanical design, prototyping, and product development services. This role combines hands-on execution across mechanical design, prototyping, and product development with a strong foundation of practical industry experience gained over at least five years.

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will:

• Design and deliver electromechanical and automation systems across projects involving robotics, motion control, sensing, or digital manufacturing.
• Develop and test embedded control systems, including the use of microcontrollers, PLCs, and industrial automation platforms.
• Assist in the design and fabrication of system enclosures, fixtures, jigs, and mechatronic assemblies using CAD software.
• Integrate sensor systems and build data acquisition and control platforms using open-source or commercial toolchains.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand technical requirements and constraints and support academic research translation and applied engineering outcomes by contributing to system design, build, integration, and field deployment.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A degree in mechatronics engineering with minimum 5 years industry experience. × Proven experience in designing and developing electromechanical systems for industry, R&D, or prototyping environments.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and circuit or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad).
• Working knowledge of embedded platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32), PLCs, or other control systems.
• Demonstrated capability in working directly with external clients or manufacturing partners in applied engineering settings.
• Experience coordinating project teams or leading collaborative cross-functional efforts.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Orlando Rodriguez, Consultant, Engineering Services, Entrepreneurship on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Mechatronics Engineer - HEW 7_PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday 28th July 2025 at 11.55pm.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.