Junior Mechatronics Engineer

Junior Mechatronics Engineer

We're looking for a Junior Mechatronics Engineer to join our equipment development team. You'll be part of a small but highly skilled team of 2, working closely with colleagues across mechanical, chemical, and process engineering. Reporting directly to the Head of Mechatronics, you'll help design, build, and refine the software and systems that power our automated production and laboratory processes. Your work will be central to scaling and improving the technologies that make SunDrive a global leader in solar innovation.

You will have direct exposure and impact across our business as you develop software and data analysis methods for automated processes, in which you will collaborate across a range of engineers with various backgrounds and skills to solve complex challenges and ultimately create a more efficient working environment.

You will focus on:

• Designing and developing software, firmware and electronic systems to automate and control production processes.
• Developing data acquisition and automated analysis tools for monitoring production processes.
• Prototyping equipment and conducting tests and simulations to ensure that automated systems function correctly (with hardware in and out of the loop).
• Improving general development practices (unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD)
• Analysing and troubleshooting software issues with automated equipment.
• Collaborating with other engineers and technical professionals to design and build complex systems.

We would love you to have:

• A degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software, or Electrical Engineering.
• 1–2 years of industry experience.
• Solid programming fundamentals, with skills in C/C++ (Python a plus).
• Experience with Linux and working with single-board computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi).
• Exposure to firmware development and RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, STM32) — nice to have, not essential.
• Hands-on experience with electronics (PCB design, testing, or prototyping).
• Familiarity with tools like Git and Docker.
• An understanding of hardware & software integration and working with data or databases.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits @ SunDrive!

Free Office Lunch and Snacks

With hard work comes a hungry team, and our team has access to free snacks, and refreshing drinks throughout the day including a free lunch on Wednesdays!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free confidential counseling offered to all employees (full-time, part-time and casual employment) and their immediate family members from the first day of employment with SunDrive.

Learning & Development

AUD $500 per calendar year

Parental Leave

13 weeks of leave at full pay for the primary caregiver

6 weeks leave for the secondary caregiver

6 weeks of parental bereavement leave at full pay for both primary and secondary caregivers

Transportation Allowance

Up to AUD $45 per week for public transport/tolls, 52 weeks per calendar year

Values @ SunDrive!

Shoot for the sun

We are here to be world class at what we do.

Egos at the door

Be loud about your mistakes but humble at what you're good at.

Discomfort is a precursor for progress

We need to get comfortable doing things we've never done before, and to never cease to challenge what's possible: As an industry, a company and as individuals.

Make a commitment, Keep a commitment

We are all counting on each other. Not receiving a reminder is a reminder you can be counted on.

Additional Information

SunDrive Solar Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SunDrive is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.