Mechatronics Engineer

SunDrive’s proprietary technology enables the use of copper instead of silver for solar cell electrodes. This technological breakthrough has significant benefits, including greater efficiency, lower cost, a scalable supply chain, and more environmentally friendly production.

Founded in 2015, SunDrive is backed by some of Australia’s top venture capital firms (Blackbird, Main Sequence, Virescent, Grok), tech founders, and the Australian Government (CEFC, ARENA). SunDrive has quickly grown from a UNSW Ph.D. project in a garage to producing the world’s most efficient commercial-sized solar cells.

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you'll work alongside software and mechatronics engineers to design, build and validate the automation systems in commercial tools for our customers.

If you are interested in being a key role in bringing SunDrive's novel technology from R&D into commercial deployment, and being part of a passionate, high-impact engineering team, we want to hear from you!

This role is a fixed term, 6-month contract.

You will

You will own a hardware/software-based subsystem and progress it through the full lifecycle, from design and prototyping through to testing and commissioning.

As we commercialize our technology, you will be part of the team responsible for bringing our process to scale within a production tool environment.

We are looking for someone who bring passion to the role, show us that you love what you do. Alongside this, we want someone who demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, takes initiative, and works effectively with cross-functional teams.

Some international travel will be required for this role, approximately one month in total.

About You

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline, along with at least 3 years of experience in software, mechatronics, industrial automation, or a similar technical role.

You bring strong hands-on problem-solving and troubleshooting capability, and are comfortable working across both hardware and software systems.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded:

Microcontrollers, such as STM32 or ESP32, and firmware development

PCB design, debugging, and bring-up using tools such as Altium or KiCad

C++ and Python programming

Working in headless Linux environments

Bonus Points If You Have

• Exposure to manufacturing environments and designing systems for production
• Mandarin speaking and writing skills

SunDrive Benefits

Meaningful Work & Ownership

Access SunDrive’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) - real ownership in SunDrive’s growth (permanent employees only)

Work on breakthrough solar technology with global impact.

Be part of a tight, high-performing team where your ideas matter

Learning & Growth

Company-wide L&D Fund for courses, coaching, and technical development

Dedicated weekly learning time

2 days of paid L&D leave per year

Leave & Flexibility

Unlimited rollover on annual and personal leave

Parental Leave: 13 weeks primary / 6 weeks secondary caregiver leave.

Paid antenatal leave and support for early arrivals, surrogacy, and return-to-work planning

Health & Wellbeing

Free, confidential EAP support for employees and immediate family

Financial & Everyday Perks

EV-only novated leasing

Weekly transport (tolls and public transport) allowance up to $45

Tuesday lunches covered

Snacks and drinks onsite for your convenience