We’re currently seeking a passionate and professional Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, a hands-on and highly motivated Assembly Technician and a practical and pragmatic Electrical Support Technician .. read on for more details of our current Indoor Vertical Farming job opportunities:
InvertiGro is a Sydney based Agri-tech company focused on building the next generation of indoor farming systems. Our internationally-awarded systems use hydroponic and aeroponic technology in a modular design that allows for affordable, scalable and flexible indoor farms that are capable of growing almost anything, almost anywhere.
Our focus is to create a technology that is both highly efficient and sustainable, whilst also being easy to use. The ultimate goal is for InvertiGro systems to enable production of a wide range of fresh, healthy produce as close to end consumers as possible, thereby reducing food miles and ensuring superior produce quality and freshness. With the technology being deployed, no herbicides or pesticides are used and our system is capable of growing many varieties of produce, including leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, fruiting plants and flowers, mushrooms and medicinal plants.
After a number of years of intensive product prototyping, development and testing, we are now shifting our focus to at-scale manufacturing and deployment of commercial farms globally. As a result, our team is growing and we are currently have the following Indoor Vertical Farming job opportunities:
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (full-time)
After a number of years of intensive product prototyping, development and testing, we are now increasing our focus on the design for at-scale manufacture and value engineering – and are looking for a full-time, experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Rosebery.
About the role
Combining mechanical engineering design with hands-on testing and trialing of parts prior to finalising design for manufacturing, you will also work with our customers and the InvertiGro horticulture team to incorporate their feedback into our products.
Our current products use a combination of extrusion, rotomolding, vacuum forming and injection molding as well as traditional fabrication and additive manufacturing techniques. As a technology and innovation focused company, we will continue to focus on product development across our business with a pipeline of new products simply waiting to be made into reality.
About you
This is your opportunity to help shape a greener future:
Drafting and Design of product components and whole assemblies in Solidworks (or similar) of new and existing InvertiGro product offerings.
Hands-on prototyping, assembly and testing of components and systems.
Trouble-shooting of failure modes and working to improve component and product performance through design improvements.
Liaising with manufacturing partners to incorporate best practices for various manufacturing techniques and verify products meet the expected quality and performance standards.
Developing concept sketches and technical product layouts.
Developing production bill of materials and cost estimates.
Collaboratively working to improve total BOM cost, including individual parts, sub-assemblies and final assembly.
Whilst also improving functional performance, reliability, assembly time and accuracy.
It is essential that you have:
Minimum 5 years relevant professional industry experience
Good working knowledge of Solidworks and Solidworks PDM
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status.
It would be great if you also had:
Relevant tertiary qualifications, such as in Industrial Design and/or mechanical engineering.
A portfolio of product design work using various prototyping techniques, including 3d printing.
Practical mechanical engineering and hands-on experience with both modern manufacturing and traditional workshop tools and techniques.
Previous mechanical design consultancy experience will be highly regarded.
Demonstrated comfort working with customers and incorporating feedback into products.
Experience with plastic injection moulding, rotomolding, vacuum forming and extrusion techniques.
A self-starting and self-motivated with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
An aptitude for coaching and mentoring junior team members.
In return:
You will be rewarded with an opportunity to progress your career within a fast-moving and fun-loving organisation that is committed to engineering excellence in product solution design. A competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered according to relevant experience.
To apply:
Contact [email protected] with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and why you believe you would be a great fit to join one of Australia’s most exciting AgTech innovators as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Assembly Technician (full-time)
About the role
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Assembly Technician that is extremely comfortable with using a range of tools for mechanical assembly, as well as electrical soldering and following wiring and assembly documentation. The candidate will work with our customers and engineering team to bring valuable feedback into our products.
You will be assisting to shape the future of food through:
The skilled use of power tools and hand tools to assemble our engineered products in our facility for testing
Your willingness to travel (locally, regionally and internationally) to customer installations to perform preventive, planned or emergency maintenance.
Your assistance with drafting and following assembly documentation.
The installation and wiring of electrical components (DC voltage), and your ability to test and diagnose potential issues.
Your trouble-shooting of failure modes and dedication to solutioning component and product performance through design improvements.
Liaison with manufacturing partners to incorporate best practices for various manufacturing techniques and verification that products meet the expected quality and performance standards.
Your work with InvertiGro's engineering team to provide feedback on products and suggested modifications.
About you
To be the successful candidate for this role, it is essential that you bring most of the following:
Practical mechanical skills and hands-on experience with both modern manufacturing and traditional workshop tools and techniques.
Practical electrical skills including following electrical diagrams.
Basic plumbing and assembly ability for plastic irrigation piping and pumps.
Demonstrated comfort working with customers and incorporating feedback into products.
High attention to detail and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
A self-starting and self-motivated work ethic whilst working collaboratively within and across teams.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and computer literacy
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status (essential).
It would be great if you also had:
Forklift license
Manual driver’s license
Aptitude for coaching and mentoring junior team members.
In return:
InvertiGro provides an inclusive work environment with opportunities for travel, to learn new skills and grow new career paths.
You will be offered a competitive salary (based on experience and skills) and additional benefits (eg: additional day of annual leave for your birthday).
To apply:
Email [email protected]m with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and qualities that you believe make you a great fit to join InvertiGro as an Assembly Technician.
Electrical Support Technician (full-time)
As our company prepares to deliver on customer deployments both locally and overseas, our engineering service team is growing and we are currently seeking a practical and professional customer-service oriented Electrical Support Technician.
About the role
The primary focus of this full-time role is to assist with product assembly and testing in our Rosebery office as well as the planning, installation and on-going servicing of external customer installations.
As a natural problem solver and a proactive team player, you will also help to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our technical product, business processes and service delivery.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to be
extremely comfortable using power tools and hand tools for mechanical and electrical assembly
able to confidently read, follow and draft wiring, circuit and assembly documentation
confident in the wiring of electrical components (DC voltage) and experienced in electrical soldering
able to test, diagnose and practically trouble-shoot failure modes to improve component and product performance through design improvements effectively shared with our Product Development team
able to effectively liaise with manufacturing partners to incorporate best practices for various manufacturing techniques and verification that products meet the expected quality and performance standards
willing to travel (locally, nationally and internationally) to support customer installations and perform preventative, planned or emergency maintenance
It is essential that you have all/most of the following:
Practical and proven electrical skills including following electrical/circuit diagrams and confidence working with electrical equipment (including proficiency using testing equipment such as multimetres)
Practical mechanical skills and hands-on experience with both modern manufacturing and traditional workshop tools and techniques.
Experience in diagnosing and trouble-shooting to provide effective product development feedback
Demonstrated customer-service excellence
A self-starting and positive ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to work both independently and as an effective team player
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent verbal and written English-language communication skills
Physical capacity for a hands-on role including standing and lifting
A valid passport and willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status with unrestricted Australian work rights
It would be great if you also had:
PLC familiarity (wiring and basic programming)
Aptitude for coaching and mentoring other team members
a forklift licence
a manual driver’s licence
In return:
InvertiGro provides an inclusive work environment with opportunities for travel, to learn new skills and grow new career paths.
You will be offered a competitive salary (based on experience and skills) and additional benefits (eg: additional day of annual leave for your birthday).
To apply:
Email [email protected]m with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and qualities that you believe make you a great fit to join InvertiGro as an Electrical Support Technician.
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InvertiGro is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, respectful and rewarding working environment. Candidates will be selected on the basis of a combination of the best skills, experience and cultural fit with our organisation’s values.
Our culture is aligned around individuals, teams and business partners who consistently and unequivocally:
Do the Right Thing for Customers, Investors, InvertiGro, the community, the planet, our colleagues and ourselves
Strive For Excellence in everything they do
As individuals, collectively and naturally we are:
Innovative and constantly challenging ourselves
Empowering for our clients, communities and colleagues, and
Collaborative in our approach to colleagues, customers and communities