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The Opportunity

• Join the Thermal and Electrochemical Technologies (TET) Group within CSIRO Energy
• Collaborate on research in areas such as hydrogen generation, storage and transport
• Create a dynamic career path in this exciting role

The Thermal and Electrochemical Technologies (TET) Group, within CSIRO’s Energy Business Unit, focuses on research in areas such as hydrogen generation, storage and transport; enabling a circular economy including supporting the application of biomass/waste streams to energy and other value-added products; combustion engines with alternative/low-carbon fuels; and so forth. The TET Group covers research staff working across a number of sites at CSIRO, including Pullenvale, Clayton and Newcastle. 

As a Mechanical Engineer – Hydrogen and Gasification Technologies you will have a practical role in the development, construction and operation of pilot-scale manufacturing / fabrication processes, the development and construction of specialist experimental facilities, the development of experimental procedures and the operation of experimental facilities, to deliver key components of major energy research projects at CSIRO Pullenvale site. 

You will be part of a dynamic team of researchers, including research scientists and engineers, specialist trades, engineering, digital, and laboratory facilities experts.

Your duties will include:

• Work with research scientists and engineers to help design, construct, maintain and operate bench, pilot and large-scale high pressure and temperature experimental facilities – including fuel processing and gasification reactors, reformers, membrane reactors, and gas compression systems.
• Hands-on, practical operation and maintenance of pilot-scale materials fabrication facilities, including tube-work preparation, coating processes, post-fabrication, record-keeping, and quality assurance and control (QA/QC) processes.
• With limited supervision, optimise, design and commission new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertake modifications to methods requiring some innovation. This includes pilot-scale materials fabrication and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain and operate general laboratory equipment, such as gas analysers, furnaces, ovens, sample preparation equipment, gas bottles changeovers, etc.
• Support the development and modification of software-based control systems for experimental facilities, as required.
• Prepare samples for experimental work, including metals/alloys, biomass, waste or other materials.
• Analysis of sample materials, such as particle size measurements, mechanical testing, STA, SEM/EDX and XRD, as required.
• Manage workflow amongst competing tasks.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Pullenvale, QLD

Salary:  AU$68k to AU$86kpa + up to 15.4% super

Tenure:  Indefinite

Reference:  95003

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated experience in a mechanical, instrumentation, materials, manufacturing, applied science, chemical processes, or equivalent.
• Some experience working with hand and power tools.
• Some knowledge of both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes.
• Some experience in design, fabrication and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Some experience with (computer aided design) CAD in detailed component development & prototyping.
• Sound knowledge of PC based applications for word processing, spread sheeting and database management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow instructions safely.
• Have a flexible approach to problem solving under general direction.
• Sound knowledge of, and commitment to, OHS policies.
• Current driver’s licence.

Desirable

• A current forklift license or willingness to obtain one.
• Possess some laboratory-based experimental skills, including some expertise in laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Experience with software applications – SolidWorks and LabVIEW

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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 representing the diversity across our society, 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. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

29 November 2023, 5:00pm AEDT