We are looking for an Electrical, Electronics and Controls Engineer who can lead our team to support the product development, manufacture and support of Roborigger products. These include Roborigger systems and modular controllers, wireless remote-controlled hooks and data capture devices including cameras and scanners.
You will be working alongside a team of highly technical mechanical, electrical and mechatronic engineers supported by our research and industry alliance with Curtin University, NERA, CORE Innovation Hub, and METS Ignited.
About the role
You will be responsible for the onboard electrical and control systems of Roborigger, covering:
Onboard microcontroller and software
Onboard IoT system and computer
Electrical systems
New product development
You will have the ability to oversee the above systems with a high level of expertise in at least one of the areas and strong knowledge in other areas.
Onboard micro-controller and software
Must have a good up to date knowledge of available microprocessors and the industry standards for software programming.
Have a good understanding of sensor interfaces and hardware design issues for interfaces in order to achieve high reliability.
Understand process for testing and verification of components in a small production environment.
Onboard IoT system and computer
Must understand AI systems and image recognition as required for identifying loads, and personnel underneath Roborigger and also be able to lead system development.
Must be up to date with available AI hardware solutions for edge devices and able to select, specify and manage implementation of new processor platform, sensors and interfaces.
Must be able to manage the development of the IoT interface; including aspects of communication, security, remote updates, reliability etc.
Managing development of sensor algorithms to improve reliability of lift detection
New product development
Understand state of the art technology such as LoRa, HaLow and radio communications.
Lead team to develop in-house long range remote control.
Overall, you will define the procurement, assembly and testing processes so the manufacturing process for Roborigger can be fast and reliable, as well as to allow sub-assemblies to be pretested prior to installation on Roborigger.
Where you will be working
The work will be generally located at our assembly and service facility in Wangara, WA. The work will also involve visits to sites when supporting the equipment.
About you
You will have an electrical, electronics or mechatronic qualification as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an environment where electronic components were manufactured and tested and where high quality standards were demanded. You will be able to lead and interface with a multi-disciplined team and manage the overall development of the electrical, electronic and control aspects of Roborigger products. Your skills include but are not limited to:
Design and manufacture of custom electronics products
IoT edge device software and hardware
Electrical knowledge covering motor and motor control
Achieving CE and other overseas certification
If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now. We intend to employ this person in 2021 so applications should be submitted by 31 December.
Please submit written applications to Derick Markwell, Managing Director and include your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the job requirement.
