Mechanical Engineer
- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and fixed term to July 2026
- HEW 6 $96,276- $103,971 + 17% Superannuation
About the role:
The Mechanical Engineer plays a hands-on and collaborative role in the ManuFutures Engineering Services team by delivering end-to-end mechanical design, prototyping, and product development services. Working in close collaboration with internal engineering staff, Deakin researchers, and industry clients, the position requires a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt engineering expertise to dynamic, commercially relevant problems.
As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will:
- Support mechanical design and development activities on industry and research-aligned projects, applying best practices in CAD, prototyping, and DFM/DFA principles.
- Translate project briefs into tangible technical solutions, including product feasibility, component selection, materials optimisation, and tolerance analysis.
- Apply commercial and manufacturing awareness to guide early-stage product design toward scalable outcomes.
- Provide hands-on support with mechanical assembly, system integration, and functional testing of prototypes.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A Degree in mechanical engineering with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Sound knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) (Occupational Health and Safety) principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazards.
- Demonstrated experience in product development, prototyping, and design-for-manufacture principles.
- High proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and documentation of engineering drawings for manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, component sourcing, and real-world assembly constraints.
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 Orlando Rodriguez, Consultant, Engineering Services, Entrepreneurship on Orlando.rodriguez@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Mechanical Engineer - HEW 6_PD (3).pdf
Applications for this position close on Monday 4th August 2025 at 11.55pm.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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.
