Senior Electronics Engineer

Our Client is an Australian based technology & engineering company, primarily focused on providing innovative Decarbonisation and energy solutions for the mining industry.  It has a subsidiary in the USA which provides similar solutions to the oil & gas industry as well as the mining industry. 
They have an immediate requirement for a Senior Electronics Engineerto work from their inner Southside office/workshop.  The primary focus is converting large diesel engines to operate on dual fuel. (diesel and natural gas) 

General Responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead the design, prototyping, testing, and documentation of electronic control systems and custom wiring harnesses.
• Take ownership of circuit board design (e.g., using Altium), integration of sensors/interfaces, and system diagnostics.
• Manage electronics system validation and contribute to quality assurance processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Support production with the transition from prototype to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with software, mechanical, and engine control systems.
• Interface with suppliers and vendors to specify and procure electronics components and subsystems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, and systems.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and certification efforts for electronics hardware.
• If required, travel to field sites (mines and/or oil & gas locations) for support, testing, or commissioning.

Job knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related discipline); postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Ideally 5–10 years of professional experience in electronics design and development, preferably in automotive or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in PCB design and schematic capture using tools such as Altium Designer.
• Experience in wiring harness design for automotive/heavy equipment applications would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control theory, and sensor integration (e.g., thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, accelerometers).
• Familiarity with embedded systems, CAN bus, and ECU programming/interfaces.
• Exposure to risk-based decision-making and system safety analysis.
• Practical experience in prototype testing including environmental, validation, and debugging of electronics systems.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, C, or other relevant languages is advantageous.
• Understanding of engineering change control processes and documentation.
• Experience working in R&D and production environments, with a focus on delivering innovative, high-reliability solutions.

You will lead a small team of junior engineers upon commencement.  A generous salary and conditions will be offered to the successful candidate.  If interested, please apply and upload your CV in MS Word format.  For more information, please call Warren Pennell on [07 3229 4177](tel:07 3229 4177)