Prototyping Technologist (heo 7)

About the Role

 

This position will contribute to the consultancy and research activities of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) South Australia (SA) node through the provision of specialised microfabrication services related to high-end microfluidic, electrical, and optical chips, and specialty surfaces for internal and external clients on a project basis. 

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what’s discovered one day is taught the next. Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in. UniSA STEM also incorporates leading edge research organisations; the Future Industries Institute, the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments and the Centre for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI).
 
The Future Industries Institute brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities. 

Core Responsibilities 

Provide highly specialised technical expertise to students, academics and industry for ANFF-SA’s consultancy and research projects

Identifying and implementing improvements to reduce cycle times and set-up times

Develop, prepare and participate in consulting/research proposals and reports for the ANFF-SA under the supervision of the ANFF-SA Node Director or delegate

Provide a high level of operational, scientific and technical support to scientists accessing equipment within the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS) at ANFF-SA

Train and supervise students, staff and other appropriate personnel in the operation of relevant equipment

Develop materials and give presentations in relevant specialised areas, including internal and external technology awareness programs, workshops, marketing activities, FII’s continuing education activities and any other areas as appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience 

A tertiary degree, or equivalent professional accreditation and standing, in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science or a closely related discipline, with considerable subsequent relevant experience

Highly developed and demonstrated technical and practical expertise in one or more of the following techniques: Injection moulding, bonding and embossing, with the ability to design 2D and 3D components and devices using advanced computer software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar 

Ability to design advanced analytical procedures and techniques to characterise complex components and devices for researchers and industry

Proven experience in solving complex problems for external clients and working on outcome-oriented research projects, or in close collaboration with industry, with the ability to discover new markets and attract new clients

Demonstrated achievement in the provision of high quality, responsive customer service, addressing client’s needs, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people and cultures and at a variety of levels

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

Access to great personal development opportunities 

Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 

Employee assistance and development programs 

Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership