Careers
Join our team
The people at Coolon come from diverse backgrounds and are united by a passion for lighting, innovation and Australian manufacturing.
We are looking for bright talent to join our team across the areas listed below. If your specific role is not listed, but you feel that you may be a great fit for our company, we would still love to hear from you.
How to apply
Email careers@coolon.com.au putting the role title in the email subject line, and attach your cover letter and CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
PHONE
1300 287 533+61 3 8681 3633
We are currently have 5 positions available:
Location
Hallam, VIC, Australia
DATE POSTED: 10 July 2024
About the role
Coolon LED Lighting is a multi-award-winning Victorian advanced electronics manufacturer, specialising in premium LED lighting for Architectural and Industrial sectors.
Drive to innovate and go beyond the status quo has always been one of the pillar values for Coolon LED Lighting. With our strong R&D capabilities, dedication to uncompromised quality, solution-oriented engineering design and 100% Australia-based manufacturing facilities, we have been committed to our vision of creating the industry's best, highest quality, most innovative LED products.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technologist with 2-3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will focus on optimising our SMT processes and managing various production systems to ensure the efficiency and quality of our LED lighting products. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our production capabilities and supporting the seamless integration of new technologies and prototypes.
Salary
$65,000 – $80,000
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and modify new and existing engineering technologies.
- Analyse and optimise SMT production processes to enhance efficiency, yield, and quality.
- Track and evaluate production efficiencies and outcomes.
- Optimise automatic storage systems to ensure accurate and efficient handling of components and materials.
- Conduct research on new technologies and designs, or refine existing ones to meet current projects requirements and technological advancements.
- Implement changes that reduce physical effort, increase safety, and minimise handling costs.
- Design and modify equipment and processes to improve their efficiency and resource utilisation.
- Utilise ERP systems to streamline production processes and enhance coordination between design, prototyping, and manufacturing stages.
- Analyse production data to drive continuous improvements.
- Maintain SMT and other production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Educate equipment operators on the proper use of SMT and other equipment.
- Assist in developing and executing routine maintenance schedules.
- Prepare and submit proposals for upgrading equipment and process improvements.
- Assist with testing components and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and operational requirements.
- Work with engineering, design, and production teams to address issues, implement process improvements, and support new product introductions.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on manufacturing test failures and prepare detailed reports outlining approaches, tools, techniques, and recommended corrective actions.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for equipment, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in a technical discipline such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology.
- 2-3 years of experience in an engineering role, with a focus on SMT processes and equipment management.
- Strong understanding of SMT production lines, automatic storage systems, and testing equipment.
- Proficiency with ERP system for production management and data analysis.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and technical reporting.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in electronics and LED lighting production.
Location
Hallam VIC 3808
DATE POSTED: 1 May 2024
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble products to the highest quality standards using approved manufacturing procedures
- Prepare product components to be assembled and ensure that all of them have been quality-tested
- Ensure control of assembly steps using the assembly drawings provided
- Inspect sub-assemblies for workmanship and compliance to documentation
- Pack finished assemblies for safe transit, affix shipping labels and layout for pickup
- Perform quality inspection throughout the assembly process
- Ensure that work tools are in good condition and that the work area is clean and organised
- Support various warehouse operations
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience in electronics manufacturing is beneficial
- LED lighting manufacturing a plus
- Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, work orders, reports and assembly instructions
- Experience with a variety of hand tools and power tools
- Good hand-eye coordination and excellent manual dexterity
- Desire to learn and grow skill set to be a productive member of the team
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and remain focused with exceptional attention to detail
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of OH&S requirements
- Positive team-oriented attitude with effective communication and a willingness to learn
Location
Hallam, VIC, Australia
DATE POSTED: 15 January 2024
About the role
We are seeking a multi-skilled Electronics Design Engineer to join a diverse team of passionate and driven individuals from a powerhouse of innovation, design, and manufacturing. We are hiring the best and the brightest to accelerate the industry and engineer a brighter tomorrow. We operate in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptable, agile, ambitious engineers capable and interested in working individually, in small or in larger teams as projects and schedules demand.
If you are interested in being part of a company that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply to join our amazing team
Role Responsibilities
- Research and implement application of new technologies and components in hardware design.
- Creation and maintenance of Schematics and PCB library components in corporate CAD, PLM and ERP systems.
- Development and maintenance of technical specifications, documentation and user manuals for production and test engineers, and at all stages of hardware lifecycle.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering commercial hardware development projects for embedded systems.
- Deep understanding of digital and analogue electronics components and devices.
- Solid knowledge of hardware and embedded software design patterns and best practices.
- Extensive experience in high density power electronics design including high voltage.
- Experience developing and testing electronic circuits and systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout design and PCB assembly design.
Location
Hallam, VIC, Australia
DATE POSTED: 15 January 2024
About the role
We are seeking a multi-skilled Embedded Software Developer to join a diverse team of passionate and driven individuals from a powerhouse of innovation, design, and manufacturing. We are hiring the best and the brightest to accelerate the industry and engineer a brighter tomorrow. We operate in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptable, agile, ambitious engineers capable and interested in working individually, in small or in larger teams as projects and schedules demand.
If you are interested in being part of a company that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply to join our amazing team.
Role Responsibilities
- Development experience with common embedded operational systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Linux).
- Experience in adoption of mesh wireless technologies (Bluetooth Mesh, Wirepas, Thread, proprietary mesh).
- Experience interfacing with cloud backend software using standard messaging protocols (MQTT, WebSocket).
- Embedded software design utilizing TCP/UDP-based networking upon real-time OS or Linux.
- Implementation of communication protocols: generic (ProtoBuf), industrial (Modbus) or lighting-specific (DMX/RDM, DALI).
- Design of proprietary/customized networking protocols providing secure industrial communication.
- Software architecture design for distributed communication/control systems.
- Embedded software development for high-reliability industrial applications.
- Design of signal processing methods and control algorithms and their implementation in the embedded firmware for target applications and systems.
- Design and development of maintainable embedded software according to the corporate standards of quality.
- Analysis, debug and testing of developed software on designated hardware.
- Design and maintenance of software specifications, documentation and required user manuals for all stages of hardware lifecycle.
- Research and implement application of new technologies in embedded software design.
- Software design interfacing with or executing with a wireless stack (ZigBee/Bluetooth/Thread/LoRa).
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering software/firmware development projects for commercial embedded systems based on ARM-core microcontrollers (ARM7, ARM9, Cortex) or wireless SoCs (Silicon Labs/Nordic).
- Solid knowledge of embedded software design patterns, algorithms, data structures and best practices.
- Experience debugging, profiling and analysing embedded software using professional IDEs and toolsets.
- High level of proficiency with C/C++ programming language, embedded RTOS and build tools.
- Experience implementing digital serial communications between micro-controllers and peripherals.
- Deep understanding of digital and analogue electronics components and devices.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze, decompose complex design tasks.
- Effective team collaboration based on GIT version control toolset, task management and reporting tools.
- Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Digital Engineering or similar.
Location
Hallam, VIC, Australia
DATE POSTED: 15 January 2024
About the role
We are seeking a multi-skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join a diverse team of passionate and driven individuals from a powerhouse of innovation, design, and manufacturing. We are hiring the best and the brightest to accelerate the industry and engineer a brighter tomorrow. We operate in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptable, agile, ambitious engineers capable and interested in working individually, in small or in larger teams as projects and schedules demand.
If you are interested in being part of a company that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply to join our amazing team
Role Responsibilities
- Design mechanical assemblies, components and mechanisms using Siemens NX™ CAD software.
- Lead design from concept to production hand-off including engineering analysis, simulation, part design, tooling design, test, prototype build, component and fixture qualification, safety approvals and production integration.
- Develop and check engineering drawings to ensure that necessary information for manufacturing and assembly is clearly communicated.
- Provide technical expertise in fabrication methodologies including extrusions, aluminium die castings, plastic injection moulding, sheet metal, DFMA, tooling and prototyping.
- Create and edit CNC programs that support the machining of complex, precision components fabricated on multiple-axis CNC milling (CAM file generation, post-processor machine code generation).
- Identify and select appropriate tooling for job specific applications (based on part material, geometry, features, tolerances, system rigidity, and equipment capability).
Skills and Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of product design experience (concept to production), including design for test and manufacturing
- Solid knowledge of disciplines related to mechanical engineering
- Proficient with NX
- Proficient with structural and thermal analysis, simulation, and modelling
- Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Demonstrated experience in a variety of production environments involving aluminium die castings, injection moulding, extrusions, sheet metal and optical components
- Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects
- Ability to respond well to direction and adjust workflow when requested
- Teamwork and communication skills at all levels are a must.