Senior Research Engineer - Mechanical/Process/Thermal Engineering, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Newcastle

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

131000.00 - 153000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity to contribute to renewable energy innovation & cutting-edge technologies. Apply your engineering & project leadership skills to create real-world impact. Great ongoing role to join CSIRO’s dynamic Solar Thermal Engineering team in Newcastle!

Job Responsibility:

Leading and overseeing the development and execution of experimental and process plant projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope
Acting as a trusted advisor and the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
Driving business development by identifying opportunities and engaging with key stakeholders
Developing experimental test apparatus and processing plant designs, with a particular focus on high-temperature applications
Designing, prototyping, and implementing mechanical and automated components and systems
Leading commissioning activities and overseeing onsite operations as needed
Utilising common engineering design tools, such as CAD software, and applying computational methods and analysis tools, including finite element analysis (FEA), to optimise designs
Providing leadership and supervision to engineering staff, ensuring research designs are implemented accurately and that experiments are executed efficiently

Requirements:

A tertiary degree or equivalent technical experience in a relevant engineering field, such as Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics or related discipline
Significant demonstrated experience in systems control designing, commissioning, and onsite operations
Excellent written and oral communication skills, evidenced by high-level reporting, presentation and negotiation abilities, and the capacity to identify and influence critical stakeholders to gain support for contentious proposals/ideas
Demonstrated expertise in developing prototype test setups and/or process plant systems, and experience in designing control systems (e.g. heliostats) and/or high-temperature process applications
Proficiency with CAD software and digital simulation, including FEA and/or CFD
Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects, from planning and development through to successful delivery
Strong leadership abilities, with proven ability to supervise and develop engineering teams
Strong organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation
flexible work arrangements
range of leave entitlements
career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 03, 2025

Expiration:
August 03, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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Senior Research Engineer - Mechanical/Process/Thermal Engineering

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Newcastle

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Employment contract