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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AIIA SURVEY OF SALARIES AND REMUNERATION PACKAGING AUGUST 2010 |
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Research Engineer |
| Position Code: | 6200 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Independent research and development tasks (i.e.: developing, testing, documenting and maintaining systems) of considerable importance and complexity relating to the more complicated phases of an overall scientific or engineering project. |
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Reports To
Distinguished Research Engineer/Research Lab Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Performing professional engineering and scientific assignments of considerable complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work details.
Developing new programs and enhancing, modifying and correcting existing software.
May be tasked as the technical lead (providing specialist input to systems analysis and design) on relatively smaller projects in terms of staffing numbers and financial expenditure budgets.
Conducting investigations or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, algorithms, or processes - exercising independent judgment within the limits of established research techniques.
Conducting extensive literature searches on relevant research topics.
Compiling & evaluating essential design/test data & preparing technical specifications/documents in order to analyse such information & determine appropriate limits & variables for recommended product, process or material specifications.
Under direction, may assist internal product groups with technical queries/advice during the implementation and development stages.
Can be required to assist undergraduates in any combined research projects with tertiary institutions and/or assist new Research Graduates commencing with the organisation in their initial projects.
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Key Skills
Good written and oral communications.
Problem identification and proven research abilities.
A demonstrated ability to work in a team in accord with established standards.
This position requires a person with very strong conceptual skills and the ability to develop systems from specifications as end-user (customers) are not usually available.
Developing skills in programming, documentation and design.
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Internal Contacts
Other team members. |
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External Contacts
Limited external contacts. |
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Typical Experience
Must have tertiary qualifications in a general research degree with at least 1 year of relevant work experience; alternatively may be a recently qualified PHD with up to two years experience. |
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Other Comments
Alternate Title: Software Design Engineer (Research & Development). |
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