• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and Fixed-term until 30/6/2026
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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 Research Engineer works within the fibre and textile group and collaborates with colleagues to ensure the efficient processing, fabrication and characterisation of fibres and textiles for research and commercial contracts. This role involves engaging with academic staff, HDR students, industry partners, and other stakeholders to understand their research needs, design solutions, and deliver outcomes using the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) facilities.

The role is supported by the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and requires interfacing with the state and national bodies, companies seeking assistance in product development and other organisations that participate in ANFF programs. The successful candidate will need to prepare periodic reports with key performance indicators to meet ANFF obligations, with assistance from other team members.

This is an industry and academic customer facing role which requires excellent time and project management skills. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with deadlines, uncertain variables and limited information (at times) to produce valuable outcomes.

As a Research Engineer, you will:

• Provide expert advice and apply strong technical skills on all matters associated with fibres and textiles to stakeholders, colleagues and team members.
• Assist staff and students in the design, development, training, manufacture, repair and commissioning of fibre and textile laboratory and pilot processing equipment, and bespoke experimental equipment ensuring research programs run efficiently and effectively.
• Learn skills and techniques across disciplines, promote technical solutions to modernise work practices and ensure alignment with Deakin’s strategic direction.
• Clarify expectations and respond promptly to client requests, queries, or complaints to ensure their needs are met while providing technical assistance to staff and students during experiments and research activities.
• Liaise directly with actual or potential industry partners to explain both IFM/ANFF programs and processes to access research services
• Prepare reports for the IFM and ANFF as required within stipulated deadlines
• Participate in trade shows, exhibits, academic conferences and other events as required to promote IFM and ANFF research services

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree in fibres and textiles, or relevant discipline (materials, chemical or mechanical engineering) with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience and expertise in fibre and textile instrumentation expertise (production and characterisation).
• Experience in project management.

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 Christopher Hurren (Associate Professor, Fibre Science and Technology) on christopher.hurren@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Research Engineer - 564048.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, 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.