Research Engineer – Railway Condition

Monash • Clayton, NC

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About The Position

Join the forefront of rail innovation as a Research Engineer – Railway Condition Monitoring with the Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash University. Monash Institute of Railway Technology is the premier railway research centre in Australia. In this dynamic Professional role only, you will contribute to the development and assessment of advanced health condition monitoring solutions for the railway industry. Applying engineering principles, vehicle dynamics expertise and complex interpretation of condition monitoring system measurements, you will help deliver practical, real-world solutions that keep rail systems running safely and efficiently. Working within the Data Analytics Team at Monash IRT, you will develop bespoke hardware and software solutions for a wide range of sensors — from accelerometers to acoustic and imaging technologies — and support cutting-edge monitoring platforms that operate continuously for industry partners. Your work will directly inform engineering judgement, system understanding and defect diagnosis across modern rail networks. You will also collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop reporting systems and ensure monitoring solutions meet operational needs, making strong communication, organisation and professionalism essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art condition monitoring technologies and play a key role in advancing railway engineering performance, reliability and safety. At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age. At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Requirements

• Applying engineering principles
• Vehicle dynamics expertise
• Complex interpretation of condition monitoring system measurements
• Strong communication
• Organisation
• Professionalism

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and assessment of advanced health condition monitoring solutions for the railway industry.
• Apply engineering principles, vehicle dynamics expertise and complex interpretation of condition monitoring system measurements
• Deliver practical, real-world solutions that keep rail systems running safely and efficiently.
• Develop bespoke hardware and software solutions for a wide range of sensors — from accelerometers to acoustic and imaging technologies
• Support cutting-edge monitoring platforms that operate continuously for industry partners.
• Inform engineering judgement, system understanding and defect diagnosis across modern rail networks.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop reporting systems and ensure monitoring solutions meet operational needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed