Mechanical Design Engineer

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Position Details

• Fixed term until June 2025 | Full-Time or Part-Time options available
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $86,737 - $92,481 p.a.
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country
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About The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP)

The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) is a long standing program led by Flinders University, which focuses on developing innovative medical devices. Led by Professor Karen Reynolds, the program provides a mechanism to develop proof of concept, prototyping, clinical evaluation and commercialisation planning. The aim of the program is to take a multidisciplinary approach, allowing clients to leverage the best expertise, perspectives and networks to progress their ideas. Projects that go through the MDPP Ideas Incubator have a strong commercial focus and are in response to industry-driven problems.

About the Role

To support the growth and success of The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP), Flinders University are now seeking a Medical Device Design Engineer. This is a rare and multi-faceted opportunity for a Biomedical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineer to collaborate with researchers, clinicians and industry to complete a diverse range of projects across all areas of medical devices.

The Design Engineer will be involved in the design, prototyping, testing and documentation of biomedical engineering solutions to develop novel medical devices. You will be expected to liaise with outside organisations and contractors on complex technical matters to develop sound engineering solutions that are efficient and cost-effective to meet the client's needs.

About You

You will have strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and in a team, and use your initiative to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads. With a strong customer-service approach, you will be driven to understand and meet the needs of a diverse range of clients, while using your well-developed interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with researchers, clinicians and industry. You will have excellent problem-solving skills which will assist in the development of sound outcomes aligned with the client needs.

To be successful in this role, you will also:

• Have a qualification in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronic or similar) with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Experience using CAD tools to design manufacturable parts and assemblies.
• Practical experience in construction and testing prototypes.
• Have a demonstrated understanding of processes such as 3D printing, milling, turning, and laser cutting.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Work at the six-story Tonsley Campus alongside more than 150 staff and 2,000 students. Flinders at Tonsley is our hub for research, defense, information technology, engineering and mathematics.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000010619 Mechanical Design Engineer
• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Jodie Hobbs.
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT), 19^th May 2024.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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