Mechatronics Engineer

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. Leica Biosystems is not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics—we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” drives everything we do. As a global leader with a comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. Join Leica Biosystems and become part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters in cancer. You will help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers and aid the acceleration of next‑generation, life‑changing therapies, surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Mechatronics Engineer will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions within a collaborative project delivery team structure. This position is responsible for problem solving, designing, testing, and implementing mechanical and mechatronic engineering solutions, ensuring all technical documentation is completed accurately and on time. The role applies advanced engineering principles to support product development and project execution from concept through delivery. Location: This 1-year fixed term position reports to the Hardware Engineering Manager and is part of the R&D department located in Mount Waverley, Melbourne and will be an on-site role . Responsibilities Conduct design activities independently that include but are not limited to: Robotics, Mechanisms, Structures, System analysis, Fluidics and Thermal systems, while following R&D standard work processes such as planning, documentation and visual management activities. Apply engineering methods and manufacturing process requirements to design components, mechanisms, and assemblies in the context of reliability improvements, VAVE, compliance requirements (e.g., RoHS), obsolescence or new product development. Support root‑cause analysis and solve technical problems with instruments in production or in the field. Build prototypes including design, construction and programming to run functional and verification testing of products. Provide support to the rest of the business in response to requests for assistance in matters relating to engineering issues. Essential Requirements Degree qualified in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent. Good understanding of hybrid mechanical, electronic and software systems comprising sensors, microcontrollers, motors, heating/cooling systems, pneumatics, fluidics. Hands‑on experience in prototype building cycle including design, construction, and programming to run functional and verification testing of products, ideally within fast‑paced highly regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals). Capable of establishing detailed action plans based on high‑level milestones and work autonomously to drive to completion. Positive, self‑motivated disposition and personal accountability. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr