Research Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer

• Apply your electrical engineering expertise in the context of electric vehicles
• Play a vital role in designing & testing software and hardware across various projects
• Join the talented & supportive team at CSIRO – Australia's National Science Agency!

We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Electrical Engineer, with practical/applied experience and an interest to advance their skillset through exciting R&D projects, to join our CSIRO Energy Systems program, and it might be the next career step you’re looking for!

The team you will be joining as a Research Engineer are investigating transport electrification and integration into Australian electricity systems. In this practical lab-based role, you will play a key role by undertaking a variety of tasks with high degree of specialisation, and bringing your electrical or mechatronic engineering expertise and  skills to design experiments and implement software & hardware for electric vehicles to test performance and potential impact on infrastructure and grid. You will also be responsible for managing resources to meet project objectives, procuring necessary electrical vehicle hardware and software, as well as other governance and reporting activities. You will be using your strong problem solving, teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and if you have any experience working with electric vehicles, that would be particularly beneficial for this position. While a large component of this role would require practical lab-work and data analysis, you will still have the opportunity to explore certain flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance.

If you are motivated by creating new things, experimentation and trying out different approaches, and contributing to making a real difference with your work, this would be an exciting and fulfilling role for you! CSIRO champions in providing a diverse and inclusive culture, supports flexible work arrangements, and offers you excellent professional development opportunities to grow your skills & career.