Solar Technologies | Engineer

CSIRO • Newcastle, NSW, AU • 5h ago

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The opportunity

Key multi-disciplinary role supporting variety of laboratory and field activities
Work on next-gen solar technologies for power generation & storage
Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency – in an ongoing role!

Are you an early career engineer/technician with exceptional practical skills and an interest in solar & renewable energy? We have an exciting, ongoing opportunity for a Renewable Energy Engineer to join our CSIRO Solar Technologies Group!

Our Solar Technologies group based in Newcastle works on new technologies for power generation and energy storage. We are leading the way in both solar photovoltaic, and concentrated solar thermal (CST) research, specialising in high-temperature central receiver systems. We’re developing this technology for a global market.

As part of this team, within CSIRO’s Energy Research Unit, you will work within a multidisciplinary engineering & scientific team, and play a key role in supporting experiments, design and development, running equipment, and operation of key facilities. Some of your active projects will include development of next generation solar cells, technologies for utility scale PV and industrial scale solar thermal to produce decarbonised electricity.

If you’re interested in being part of a nationally-recognised science program and developing your skills & experience through a diverse and hands-on role, this would be a great role for you! CSIRO will offer you excellent career development and professional support, and we are strongly committed to diversity and supporting flexible working arrangements. This role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.8 FTE).

Your duties will include:

Under limited supervision, design and perform straightforward experiments and routine analyses of, solar photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies, assisting with the design and/or scale-up of new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertaking modifications to methods requiring some innovation.
Assist with the development, testing and modification of prefabricated structures, parts and control systems for pilot scale demonstration of technologies.
Perform some non-routine technology development activities using a range of techniques, often working on a number of parallel and competing tasks.
Working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan and planning ahead to meet experimental and/or project demands.
Independently test possible solutions to resolve identified problems.
Assist with maintaining research facilities, scheduling and instructing staff in the use of equipment, maintaining workspaces and consumables.
Respond courteously and efficiently to client requests, maintaining clear communication regarding mutual expectations and monitoring client satisfaction.
Other duties as directed.

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Salary: AU$73K – AU$93K pa + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 99090

To be considered you will need:

Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Mechatronics engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or similar field.
Experience with CAD and FEA software, preferably the Solidworks software package.
Experience in or understanding of basic control systems, electronics, embedded hardware.
Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and carry out tasks safely and successfully in support of project goals.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

28 February 2025, 11:00pm AEDT