Sydney, Australia Category Research & Development Posted Date 07/02/2026 Job Id 364270
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
Design the future of smart buildings in Sydney
Join Signify Dynalite’s R&D team and help engineer world-class connected lighting and building control systems used in iconic projects globally. In this role, you’ll take ideas from concept through to production - seeing your designs deployed in real environments that improve sustainability, efficiency, and human experience.
Job Summary
We’re on the lookout for a Mechanical/Mechatronics Design Engineer to join our Sydney Dynalite R&D Team, a part of our global Signify R&D Team, which specializes in creating leading-edge Connected Building & Lighting Control solutions for residential, office, retail, hospitality, industry, sport and public indoor and outdoor space applications world-wide.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Own the mechanical design of new lighting control products—from concept through prototyping, validation, and production
Develop robust, manufacturable designs using plastics, sheet metal, and assemblies
Build and test prototypes in a hands-on lab environment
Collaborate closely with electronics, firmware, and global R&D teams
Contribute to system architecture and product innovation
Translate project requirements into practical engineering solutions
Improve product performance, reliability, and cost through design optimisation
Your team
You’ll join a collaborative, Sydney-based R&D team within our global innovation network. The Dynalite team combines mechanical, electronics, embedded, and software expertise in a fast-moving environment where ideas move quickly from requirements to real-world deployment.
Critical Experiences
We are looking for a professional holding a Bachelor or higher degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, who can work in a multi-disciplinary global R&D team.
3+ years’ experience in mechanical or mechatronic product design
Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience designing for manufacturing (injection moulded plastics, sheet metal, & assemblies)
Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
Familiarity with engineering validation (DFMEA, DFM, etc.)
Ability to collaborate across disciplines
Nice to have
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary package + annual bonus
Career development pathways within a global organisation
Opportunity to work on high-visibility international projects
Inclusive, supportive team culture
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
