Engineer - Mechanical/Process/Electrical, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Newcastle

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96000.00 - 109000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

CSIRO’s Solar Thermal Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary group of scientists, engineers and economists working at the forefront of renewable energy. Based in Newcastle, the team is focused on solving complex industry challenges, developing new technologies to accelerate the transition to clean energy, and creating lasting impact for Australian industry and communities. As a Mechanical/Process Engineer in this dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting the inventory management, experiments, running equipment and managing logistics.

Job Responsibility:

Assisting with the development, testing and modification of prefabricated structures, parts and control systems for pilot scale demonstration of technologies
Designing and performing straightforward experiments and routine analyses of solar photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies, assisting with the design and/or scale-up of new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertaking modifications to methods requiring some innovation
Performing some non-routine technology development activities using a range of techniques, often working on several parallel and competing tasks
Working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan and planning ahead to meet experimental and/or project demands
Assisting with maintaining research facilities, scheduling and instructing staff in the use of equipment, maintaining workspaces and consumables
Developing and maintaining service drawings, P&IDs and plant assembly drawings
Supervising external contractors

Requirements:

A tertiary degree and/ or equivalent relevant work experience in Mechatronics engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field
Effective problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset
Strong organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
High level of professionalism and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment

Nice to have:

Experience with CAD and FEA software, preferably the Solidworks software package, particularly with more complicated assembly models
Knowledge of high-temperature thermo-optical concentrator systems or experience in heat and mass transfer systems, or knowledge of photovoltaics devices and solar energy system design
Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to supervise and develop engineering teams
Experience working with pilot scale hardware, design and testing
Experience in or understanding of basic control systems, electronics, embedded hardware

What we offer:

Up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 16, 2025

Expiration:
August 13, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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