The Company
LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia.
As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking an Engineering Technologist to join our team at our head office in Adelaide (Ferryden Park) within our Switchboard Electrical Design department. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.
Schedule
Full-time
A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).
The Position
Engineering Technologist shall provide LAI with new and innovative technology to better improve the engineering on LAI products. The appropriate candidate will be reporting to the Switchboard Design Manager where they will be able to apply and test the new and innovative technology to improve process efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and provide suggestions on improve current technology
- Research and develop a plan to implement to technology
- Coordinate and facilitate tests on current and new technology to identify weaknesses and strengths
- Providing electric design support to the electrical workshop manager for installation activities.
- Prepare design and detailing of drawings where such technology can be installed and maintained
- Work with the design and operations team to ensure the current and new technology successfully achieves workplace efficiencies.
Desired Competencies
- A strong technical engineering.
- Has an Engineering degree or similar
- Expert skills using AutoCAD in a 2D and 3D environment. SolidWorks experience is advantageous.
- Experience in Low and medium voltage switchboard design and construction
- Ability to interpret and prepare single line diagrams and schematics.
What we can offer:
LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.
- Overtime is available.
- Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).
- Office uniform
- Site uniform, including PPCE.
- Onsite Snack bar
- LAI Rewards – From your first day, you will have access to over 650 discounted retailers that can assist you and your family.
- An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.
- Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.
- Corporate Private Health is available.
- Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers' skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.
- Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.
We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.
LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.
Company Business Licence Number: PGE147810
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
