The Opportunity

• Work on CSIRO’s RV Investigator!
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation!
• Recent graduates welcome to apply!

The role of Technical Services staff in CSIRO is to provide support for scientific research in a diverse range of laboratory and field situations across a range of different research projects.  This particular role is for an electronics engineer or technician with knowledge of electronics and instrumentation and with experience in problem solving, mechanical aptitude and independent working.  
The Seagoing Electronics Engineer will work at sea aboard the CSIRO Marine National Facility research vessel, the RV Investigator. The primary focus will be contributing to successful research voyages and delivering scientific outcomes for the Marine National Facility and its clients, by operating and maintaining scientific equipment on the research vessel and ashore.

Your duties will include

• Participate in research voyages and contribution to the achievement of research objectives by operating scientific equipment, performing maintenance and repair of instrumentation, and reporting on equipment performance and status.
• Contribute to the smooth and orderly running of electronics and instrumentation support on the vessel in areas such as:
  • Documentation
  • Parts inventory
  • Service of equipment and tools
  • Preparation and dispatch of equipment to vessels.
• Service, repair and calibrate electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Develop, procure and configure new electronics and instrumentation systems, and install and commission systems on board vessels.

Location:       Hobart, Tasmania
Tenure:          Indefinite 
Salary:           AU$62K – AU$79K + up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference:    60111

To be successful you will need

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (with a focus on electronics, communications, or instrumentation)
• An understanding of electronic analog and digital circuitry, and how they interface with external sensors and devices. 
• The ability to fault-find and problem-solve routine or unusual repair and maintenance problems of electronic circuits, scientific instrumentation, computers, and network systems.
• Have an efficient approach to organisation and prioritisation of concurrent tasks to meet deadlines, maintenance of a calm temperament under pressure, and willingness to take on non-routine tasks where this will contribute to research voyage objectives.
• The ability to service and calibrate electronic and scientific instrumentation including procurement, configuration and installation of systems. 
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to undertake fabrication, repairs and maintenance using hand tools and/or machinery.
• The ability to communicate in a fluent, courteous and respectful manner, both orally and in writing, and ability to produce documentation and reports using standard office packages.

For more information please view the Position Description.
We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Friday, 8th February, 2019.