Junior Mechatronics Engineer at Sundrive Solar
Sundrive Solar is hiring a Junior Mechatronics Engineer in Sydney, Australia +1 more. On-site.
About Sundrive Solar
SunDrive Solar is a solar technology company based in South Sydney, Australia. It develops manufacturing processes and tooling to reduce the cost of high-efficiency solar cells while improving their performance and sustainability, notably by replacing silver with copper in solar cell production. The company grew out of a PhD project and has produced some of the world's most efficient solar cells.
Junior Mechatronics Engineer job description
As a Junior Mechatronics Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced software and mechatronics engineers, gaining hands-on experience in how we design, build and validate automation systems for our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing to real-world engineering projects and commercial solutions.
If you're excited by the opportunity to help SunDrive bring its novel technology from R&D into commercial deployment, while learning and growing as part of a passionate, high-impact engineering team, we want to hear from you!You Will:
Work on a hardware/software-based subsystem, building responsibility as you gain experience across design, prototyping, testing and commissioning.
Contribute to the development and improvement of our lab and production systems in Kurnell, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world R&D environment and supporting engineering activities that enable system performance and reliability.
Be someone who is curious, passionate about engineering, keen to learn and comfortable taking initiative while working with cross-functional teams.
About You:
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
You bring a hands-on approach to problem-solving and an interest in working across both hardware and software systems.
You are interested in developing your skills across embedded systems, electronics, software and automation.
Bonus Points If You Have:
SunDrive Benefits
Meaningful Work & Ownership
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Access SunDrive’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) - real ownership in SunDrive’s growth (permanent employees only)
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Work on breakthrough solar technology with global impact.
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Be part of a tight, high-performing team where your ideas matter
Learning & Growth
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Company-wide L&D Fund for courses, coaching, and technical development
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Dedicated weekly learning time
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2 days of paid L&D leave per year
Leave & Flexibility
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Unlimited rollover on annual and personal leave
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Parental Leave: 13 weeks primary / 6 weeks secondary caregiver leave.
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Paid antenatal leave and support for early arrivals, surrogacy, and return-to-work planning
Health & Wellbeing
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Free, confidential EAP support for employees and immediate family
Financial & Everyday Perks
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EV-only novated leasing
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Weekly transport (tolls and public transport) allowance up to $45
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Tuesday lunches covered
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Snacks and drinks onsite for your convenience
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