Early Career Engineers

Hanne Stang

Mechanical Engineer

Hanne Stang is an engineer who joined CSIRO through the Autonomous Sensor FSP Sensor Prototyping Hub in September 2023. She has an MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, where she worked on ex-vivo analyses of silicone endoprostheses and the development of a wear-testing rig for biomaterials in artificial joints. Prior to joining CSIRO Hanne worked as an engineer in the UK, developing devices for life science and scientific startups. She is part of the Automation and Sensing Team in Clayton, in the Devices and Engineered and Systems (DES) Program, where she will be prototyping devices for a wide range of scientific applications. Hanne takes an interest in iterative rapid prototyping, needs-based innovation and enjoys multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Mechanical Engineer

Jack Waller is a mechanical engineer working for the Sensor Prototyping Hub for the Autonomous Sensors FSP in Hobart. He recently graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Science (majoring in physics), and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (with Honours). While studying at UTAS, Jack was a member of the UTAS Motorsport Formula SAE team, and was involved with the vehicle dynamics modelling, drivetrain design, cooling design, manufacture, assembly, and testing of the team’s electric race car.

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Mechatronics Engineer

Miss Charlotte Farnworth holds a Mechatronics Engineering degree from the University of Newcastle, with a specialisation in machine vision and sensor calibration for autonomous vehicle navigation in the field of robotics. With a strong foundation in engineering, she excels in process optimisation, and system investigations. Beyond Charlotte’s academic and professional commitments, she is a talented musician in an Irish folk band and possesses a deep-seated passion for team sports such as soccer and touch rugby. She thrives on embracing new challenges, relentless in the pursuit of continuous learning. Charlotte is wholeheartedly eager to apply her proficiencies and knowledge towards making a positive and lasting impact.