Mechatronics Engineer

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Mechatronics Engineer

6-month FTC – High potential to become Permanent

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a Mechatronics Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing advanced automation solutions for commercial applications. Working alongside software and mechatronics engineers, you’ll help design, build, test and commission automation systems while taking ownership of key subsystems throughout the full engineering lifecycle.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across hardware and software in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline
  • 3+ years’ experience in mechatronics, industrial automation or software engineering
  • Experience designing, testing and commissioning automation systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with sensors, actuators, motion control or control hardware
  • Programming experience with C++ and/or Python
  • Exposure to embedded systems, firmware or microcontrollers
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership mindset

Desirable experience includes:

  • Docker, Linux, Azure or PostgreSQL
  • PCB design or industrial communication protocols
  • Robotics, machine vision or motion control
  • Manufacturing, semiconductor or solar industries
  • Functional safety or engineering compliance standards
  • AI-assisted software development tools

Benefits

  • 6-month contract with strong potential to become permanent
  • Work on innovative automation and engineering projects
  • Broad exposure across software, hardware and control systems
  • Genuine ownership of technical work from concept through deployment
  • Collaborative, highly skilled engineering team
  • Opportunity to develop across multiple engineering disciplines

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