Senior/Engineer (Healthcare Engineering Center) / School of Engineering

[What the role is] Senior/Engineer (Healthcare Engineering Center) / School of Engineering [What you will be working on] Design, develop, and test electronic hardware and embedded systems for healthcare engineering applications, including analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design, firmware development, and system integration. Develop, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and instrumentation systems through laboratory testing, system verification, and performance characterisation. Analyse and resolve complex technical challenges independently, applying sound engineering principles, professional judgement, and practical experience. Lead and deliver funded R&D, industry collaboration, and consultancy projects, including technical planning, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, milestone tracking, and project execution. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, design files, bills of materials, test plans, technical reports, and user documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including industry, healthcare, clinical, research, and government partners, to develop and translate innovative technologies into practical applications. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technical officers, students, and project teams, while promoting engineering excellence, quality standards, and laboratory safety. Identify, evaluate, and develop innovative technologies and solutions with potential for commercialisation, intellectual property creation, and industry impact. Serve as a subject matter expert in electronics, embedded systems, and instrumentation, providing technical guidance and strategic direction across projects and functional teams. Lead the architecture, development, and integration of complex systems, taking ownership of technical decisions, risk management, and project outcomes. Drive technology innovation, intellectual property generation, and translational research activities, supporting technology transfer, licensing, industry adoption, and capability development initiatives. [What we are looking for] Relevant qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant industry experience in circuit design, PCB design and fabrication, and embedded systems programming is essential. Experience in firmware development, hardware-software integration, and system integration will be advantageous. At least 5 years of relevant industry or R&D experience, with demonstrated hands-on expertise in electronics development and a proven track record of leading and delivering industry or research projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in grant proposal writing and the management of funded R&D projects will be an advantage. Experience in healthcare engineering, medical devices, sensors, instrumentation, or other applied technology development domains will be an added advantage. Demonstrated ability to translate research outcomes into practical applications, prototypes, or commercialisable solutions is desirable. A passion for innovation, applied research, and industry collaboration, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.