Overview:

• Full Time, Fixed Term (3 Months)
• Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the City campus (This position will spend most of the time at Sunset Concrete Pty Ltd.’s site in Officer)

About the Position
This position is situated in the Manufacturing, Materials and Mechatronics discipline within the School of Engineering. The focus of this position is to support Sunset Concrete Pty Ltd in improving the demoulding and packaging of concrete sleepers through automation. The aim is to enhance production efficiency, reduce labour costs, and improve worker safety. The role involves providing solutions in the electronic and programming domains, specifically relating to sensors, interfacing circuitry, and the programming of the selected controllers.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
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Research Experience and Technical Expertise: Proven ability to conduct high-quality applied research in the field of industrial automation, with extensive practical implementation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensor technology, actuator interfaces, and other relevant Industry 4.0 technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems.

• Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects from conception to completion, including the ability to manage logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
• Industry Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in working closely with industry partners to develop effective, impactful solutions that address real-world challenges.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Proven capacity for innovative thinking and the application of creative approaches to solve complex engineering problems, particularly in an industrial automation context.
• Teamwork and Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams with high level communication skills.
• Safety: Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety standards and practices in an industrial automation environment, particularly as they relate to automated systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master/PhD Degree(s) in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, or equivalent Engineering disciplines.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School of Engineering within STEM College
The School of Engineering comprises a diverse range of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering & Aviation; Chemical & Environmental Engineering; Civil & Infrastructure Engineering; Electrical & Biomedical Engineering; Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering; Manufacturing, Materials & Mechatronic Engineering; Mechanical & Automotive Engineering.
As a top 100 university in the world for engineering (2015 QS Rankings by Faculty; Engineering and Technology), RMIT Engineering provides students with work-relevant education programs, access to excellent research facilities and opportunities to engage in creative real-world project work through robust relations with local and international industry leaders.
RMIT Engineering’s education is based on innovation and creativity. Key discipline areas in the School of Engineering provide programs with flexible pathways to global careers or postgraduate research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover addressing your interest for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ben Cheng via email
ben.cheng@rmit.edu.au
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Position Description: Research Assistant, Industrial Automation
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Applications Close:
4 June 2024 11.59 pm
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