Project Engineer

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The Opportunity

• Join CSIRO Mineral Resources’ Sensing and Sorting research program
• Support the future development of CSIRO’s MEA (Mineral and Elemental Analyser) technology
• Opportunity to create a dynamic career path in this exciting role

Role overview

CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals research and development groups globally, with a proud track record in delivering innovation and solutions across the mineral resources value chain. We thrive on innovation harnessed by the diversity in our teams, supporting individuals to create a dynamic career path leveraging their lived experiences and identity in an inclusive environment. We apply our expert knowledge and specialised research to provide innovation that solves the complex problems faced by minerals companies, mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) companies, government, and other industry stakeholders.

The CSIRO Sensing and Sorting research program develops world-leading technology that is deployed in the Australian and global mining industry. Our recently developed MEA (Mineral and Elemental Analyser) X-ray technology enables processing plants to monitor mineral slurries in real time.

The MEA technology is currently being advanced to a “beta” version, incorporating insights gained from recent field trials. In this role, you will support the future development plan as well as the standing CSIRO engagements involving the technology.

As a Project Engineer you will perform various project tasks and research development. This role would be suited to Engineers with a strong hands-on approach with good knowledge of automation, hardware-software interfacing and manufacturing process.

Your Duties will include:

• Develop extensive MEA manufacturing documentation and develop initial production channels to provide beta manufacturability, with technical readiness to facilitate future commercialisation activities.
• Work to develop technical hardware and software improvements that will assist the robustness and supportability of the MEA technology to reduce maintenance requirements.
• Increasingly front face to end-users and work with them to solve specific plant installation issues, troubleshooting, potential analyser modifications and compliance with plant standards, especially during critical trial phases.
• Increase our team capability for supporting the MEA run-time software platform, building a wider capability that may cross over into other X-ray developments.
• Other duties as directed

Location: Lucas Heights, NSW

Salary: $73K – $93K pa + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: 3 year specified term

Reference: 100923

To be considered you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in engineering (electronic, mechatronic and/or software).
• Instrumentation, control and automation/software design and development skill in a prototyping environment.
• Demonstrated experience in technical project management, including working to project timelines and using systems and tools to progress workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to discuss and obtain information from manufacturers, scientists and engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand electrical schematics, electronic circuit function and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform functional testing of equipment to evaluate basic system operation.
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving engineering problems.
• Electronic and/or mechanical design automation (EDA) and design process documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel and work at client site in remote locations in Australia.

Desirable

• Experience in developing software and hardware interfaces applicable for operating X-ray tubes, X-ray detectors, and equipment to align (motorised axis, stepper motors) for automation purposes.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be either an Australian Citizen, a New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian Temporary resident currently residing in Australia, and hold a valid work visa for the duration of the specified term.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line with your CV and a cover letter which best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

30 September 2025, 11:00 pm AEST