Project Engineer - Electronics

About Total Marine Technology

Total Marine Technology (TMT) is an Australian engineering and manufacturing company specialising in the design, manufacture and integration of advanced subsea and underwater robotic systems for the resources, offshore, defence and marine industries.

Our multidisciplinary team combines engineering, manufacturing, project management and technical expertise to deliver innovative and complex equipment and systems.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Bibra Lake.

The Project Engineer will provide engineering and project support across the design, procurement, manufacture, testing and delivery of TMT products and underwater robotic systems. The role combines electrical engineering, project coordination, technical problem-solving and quality management, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of projects that meet technical, quality, cost and schedule requirements while ensuring designs and manufacturing activities comply with relevant standards and TMT's quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Design and develop electrical, electronic and underwater robotic systems and associated equipment.

• Undertake electrical assessments, including cable assessments and technical evaluations.

• Develop electrical designs, scopes of work and practical engineering solutions.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards, specifications and project requirements.

• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic and equipment-related issues during design, manufacture and testing.

• Prepare technical documentation, reports, specifications and engineering records.

Project Delivery & Manufacturing

• Manage assigned engineering projects from design through to manufacture, testing and delivery.

• Coordinate the manufacture of TMT products in accordance with approved designs, project requirements and the TMT Production Manual.

• Manage project workflows, priorities, deliverables and stakeholder expectations.

• Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement and quality teams to optimise equipment and system performance.

• Manage projects relating to equipment, including trolleys and associated maintenance activities.

• Identify and resolve technical issues and production constraints throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Testing

• Develop technical requirements and scopes of work for external suppliers and contractors.

• Request and evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, lead time, quality and technical suitability.

• Coordinate external suppliers and contractors to ensure work is completed to the required standards.

• Coordinate and undertake testing of electrical, electronic and robotic equipment.

• Review test results and provide technical troubleshooting and recommendations where required.

Quality & Compliance

• Produce, review and maintain relevant engineering and quality documentation.

• Ensure engineering and manufacturing activities are undertaken within TMT's ISO 9001 quality management environment.

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of TMT's quality systems.

• Investigate technical and quality issues and recommend appropriate corrective solutions.

• Ensure project documentation and engineering outcomes meet internal and applicable external requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing, marine, subsea, robotics or similar technical environment.

• Experience with electrical/electronic design, testing and technical troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated experience supporting engineering projects from design through manufacture and testing.

• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and scopes of work.

• Knowledge of engineering standards, quality requirements and compliance.

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment will be highly regarded.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach to engineering and project delivery.

What We Offer

At TMT, you will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects involving advanced subsea and underwater robotic technology.

We offer:

• Permanent, full-time position based in Bibra Lake, Perth.

• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every four weeks.

• Paid Birthday Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Health & Wellbeing Incentive.

• Social Club and regular team events.

• Ongoing technical training and development.

• The opportunity to work on unique electrical, subsea and underwater robotic projects.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and seeing engineering solutions progress from design through to manufacture and testing, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant engineering and project experience.

Applications will remain open for a period of 28 days from the date of advertisement.

Total Marine Technology is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.