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Senior Design Engineer

Toowoomba, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-12

Core

Spearhead the development and refinement of innovative engineering solutions, overseeing the design process from concept through to completion for products in the energy, water, and natural resources sectors.

Role type

Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics)

Builds

Innovative engineering solutions, prototypes, and detailed technical specifications for infrastructure and equipment.

Domain

Energy, Water, Natural Resources, Infrastructure

Required skills

Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics engineering degree, RPEQ certification (highly desirable), 10+ years design & engineering experience, leadership, project management, product quality & certification management

Preferred skills

None explicitly stated as preferred beyond the 'highly desirable' RPEQ

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Oversee the design process from concept to completion, lead and manage the engineering & drafting team, coordinate design projects and prepare budgets/schedules, direct and approve product design changes, act as a trusted technical advisor, coordinate with manufacturing for prototypes and field tests, create detailed engineering plans and standards, perform quality assurance checks and product certification, lead weekly engineering meetings, coach and develop team members, foster collaboration with cross-functional functions, promote a safe work environment and support regulatory compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership