Senior Electrical Engineer

Designed for weight-sensitive and energy-intensive applications, Aeroperm® significantly reduces the total cost of ownership while enhancing system performance. As industry leaders, we are committed to transforming global energy efficiency through cutting-edge materials science.

The successful candidate will directly contribute to developing and optimising manufacturing processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical System Design and Development:

• Design and develop robust electrical systems for manufacturing equipment, including power distribution, control systems, and wiring layouts.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation using industry-standard software.
• Ensure all designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

Verification & Validation:

• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to confirm the status of requirements at stage gates.
• Collaborate with industrial electricians to build prototypes of electrical systems and components for demonstration, inspection, and testing.
• Implement design improvements based on test results and feedback from cross-functional teams.

Manufacturing Equipment Integration:

• Collaborate with mechanical, mechatronic, and systems engineers to integrate electrical systems into advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems during commissioning and operation in collaboration with an industrial electrician to ensure optimal performance.

System Optimisation and Troubleshooting:

• Implement preventive maintenance strategies for electrical systems and components to support reliability, availability, maintainability, and service requirements.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of the electrical systems, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement.
• Collaborate with the Industrial Electricians to diagnose and resolve electrical issues to minimise downtime, inform continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure operational efficiency.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Promote a safety culture in the design, development, build, commissioning, service, and decommissioning of manufacturing systems.

Mentoring and Team Development:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior engineers and technicians, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Share knowledge and best practices to build team expertise and promote a collaborative learning environment.
• Encourage innovation and creativity within the team, ensuring alignment with Kite Magnetics’ organisational goals and values.

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a professional engineer on the National Engineering Register.
• Strong proficiency in electrical design software.
• DFMEA, PFMEA and ISO 12100 risk assessment development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail-oriented, complex systems design.
• Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Reliability, Serviceability and Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, motor control systems, and automation technologies.
• Experience with IEC 61508 & IEC 61511 Functional Safety highly regarded.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical design and engineering, preferably within manufacturing systems, automation, or related industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing complex electrical systems.
• Proven experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest, curious, inclusive, collaborative, transparent, and responsible.
• Innovative and proactive, with a proactive approach to solving technical challenges and an interest in developing cutting-edge automation solutions.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to guide teams in delivering automated systems.

• $150,000 to $160,000 plus superannuation.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.