Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer

• World Leading international organisation with a dynamic brand
• Rewarding role where you can grow and apply your knowledge to become a technical expert
• Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide (SA)
• Full time position working with global teams

ZEISS is an international leader in the optics and opto-electronics industries. The ZEISS Group develops and distributes semiconductor manufacturing equipment, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer to join our Technology & Innovation team located in the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide.  ZEISS is committed to working with the successful candidate to further develop and broaden their skills. The ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, is essential.

The key responsibilities for this position include (but not limited to):

• Development of processes for blocking, milling, turning, grinding and polishing processes for the production of ophthalmic lenses, as well as edging processes for the final eyeglass shape for ophthalmic lenses.
• Improve existing processes currently running in operations to improve overall yields.
• Conduct research to understand the interaction between material properties, machine and process parameters.
• Execute agreed projects as well as development of own initiatives relevant to above areas.
• Support the introduction and transfer of new technology into ZEISS operations.
• Occasionally provide technical support to production and quality on surfacing related technology issues.
• Test the capability of new technology for the machining of ophthalmic lenses.
• Develop an appropriate understanding of optics and the lens design and manufacturing processes.
• Develop an understanding of product quality measures, tolerances and standards.
• Contribute to the definition and agreement of product quality measures that impact process development.
• Understand and use required measurement systems to evaluate products.
• Understand and apply appropriate systematic design, process development and project planning tools.

The key requirements for this role include:

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with a focus on CNC machining.
• Ideally have experience between 3-6 years.
• Current ability in statistics, design of experiments and machine capability studies.
• Programming experience with Matlab / Python would be highly desirable, however other languages also regarded.
• Experience / understanding of Siemens or Beckhoff PLC controllers desirable.
• Experience in CNC machining.
• Overview of tactile and or optical production metrology.
• Ability or knowledge of CAD packages with minimum basic level of usage.
• Knowledge and experience with 3D printing for prototypes.
• Desire to pursue a path as a technical expert.
• Enthusiasm for balance of hands on and theoretical work.
• Equal ability to work effectively as an individual on one’s own initiative and as part of a team in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Project Management skills desirable.

• Strong work ethic.
• Available for international travel, as required.
• Available for flexible work hours for international collaboration, including meetings.

If you have the required skills and passion to join our team, please apply now!

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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