Mechatronics Engineer
GWA Group, New Zealand
Job Description
Requirements
We are looking for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our Design and Innovation team based at our Avondale site in Auckland.
Our Design Engineering team works in collaboration with our Industrial Design, Marketing and Product Excellence functions throughout the entire development process. Under guidance from the Innovation Engineering Manager, you will work to produce concepts and fully resolved design solutions at the highest level. This position is responsible for the creation of designs from the initiation phase (dream it amp; state it) through to the (create it) development phase.
As our successful candidate you will interpret design intent from design briefs to ensure effective product development and performance of concepts. You’ll quickly develop ideas and concepts into working prototypes for testing and evaluation, and then fully test them to prove design integrity. As a Mechatronics Engineer at GWA you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing mechatronic systems. You'll work on diverse projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create solutions that push the boundaries of technology.
There’s a project management aspect to this role and as such you’ll manage new products from concept to in-market within planned timeframes. You’ll also liaise with our Product Excellence and Marketing teams to ensure the effective implementation of products into production and delivery to market.
About you
Along with your 5+ years previous experience in a similar role, it would be great if you had the following skills and experience:
- Proven ability to design for plastic injection moulding and metal machining processes.
- Demonstrable experience in software development with embedded development preferred.
- Ability to design PCB layouts and hardware design
- Ability to develop concepts in a fast-paced iterative manner without compromising quality of solution
- Ability and talent to deliver exceptional design solutions
- Ability to work with and clearly communicate design intent to many different audiences such as marketing, management, manufacturing etc.
- Experience of working within a customer centric consumer product development company
- Experience managing projects involving teams across multi disciplines and external suppliers
- Clear technical communication skills essential.
You’ll be naturally curious and actively seek and identify current and emerging industry design trends, technologies, regulatory changes, competitor activity and best practice that may directly impact on product design and development. You’ll be keen to report back on the impact of those trends and provide recommendations on potential opportunities amp; solutions.
Finally, you’ll tick at least two of the following three:
- 3D CAD user (SolidWorks)
- PCB design software
- Software developer, embedded preferred (C)
Plus you’ll have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of hand-on experience, training or professional accreditation.
What’s on offer?
Aside from a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll also offer you:
- Free onsite parking
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
- An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
- Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning amp; Development programs
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- ‘Great Rewards’ and ‘Boost’ programs - exclusive access todiscounts and cashbackrewards at your favourite stores
As well as other great benefits like discounted health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, access to a range of online fitness programs via our Wellbeing Centre...and much more!
What’s it like to work with us?
Culture is key for us, and our people come from a variety of backgrounds and industries. We all share a common purpose of bringing to life all three of our cultural pillars: We are Customer Focused; We are One Team and We Care For Each Other. Our passion and dedication are evident in how we work together to ensure everyone achieves our goals and that we all play in a role in making GWA a great place to work.
Our success is driven by a global team that share a passion to be the trusted and integrated solutions partner in the delivery of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries.
GWA is on a journey from Good to Great, and we are looking for people who are excite