[CMI] Electrical Engineer

IPD Group; Cumberland City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Additional leave for years of service

Employee discounts

Job summary

CMI Electrical Products, part of the IPD Group, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver LV/HV electrical products for mining and industrial sectors. You will work throughout the product lifecycle—from concept through testing, certification, and manufacturing—collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, certification bodies and customers.

A 2–5 year background in electrical product design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• 2-5 years' experience in electrical product design, mining electrical equipment, or industrial electrical manufacturing.
• Experience in the design and development of electrical products and equipment.
• Experience supporting product testing, certification, and manufacturing activities.
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical equipment and industrial connectors.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Knowledge of IECEx/ANZEx certification requirements, IEC 60079, and relevant Australian Standards is highly regarded.
• Understanding of hazardous area equipment and AS/NZS 1299 requirements is desirable.
• Experience with mining cable couplers, cable glands, flameproof equipment, or similar mining products is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting research, design, development, testing, certification, and continuous improvement of mining, flameproof, and industrial product range.
• Designing and developing LV and HV electrical products, including cable couplers, plugs, receptacles, cable glands, and related equipment.
• Performing engineering calculations, technical assessments, material selection, and design reviews for performance and compliance.
• Creating and maintaining 2D/3D CAD models, drawings, Bills of Materials, and technical documentation.
• Planning, coordinating, and supporting product testing, validation, and certification activities (IECEx and ANZEx).
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability and support new product introduction.
• Investigating product and quality issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
• Providing technical support to customers, sales, production, and field service teams.
• Ensuring products are technically compliant, safe, reliable, and commercially viable from concept to production.
• Contributing to innovation, value engineering, and development of mining/industrial solutions.

Skills

Electrical product design

Mining electrical equipment

Industrial electrical manufacturing

HV/LV equipment knowledge

IECEx/ANZEx knowledge

SolidWorks

Hazardous area knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Introduction

CMI Electrical Products is a part of the IPD Group of Companies. We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of Electrical Cable and Industrial Products to the electrical industry with significant operations nationally. CMI Electrical Products distributes to Industrial, Commercial, Wholesalers, OEM and Utilities markets.

Description

Are you an innovative engineer with a passion for problem-solving and developing practical solutions? Join CMI Electrical as an Electrical Engineer and play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality electrical products for the mining and industrial sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on products throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, certification, manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, certification bodies, and customers to deliver safe, compliant, and commercially successful solutions.

About the Role

• Supporting the research, design, development, testing, certification, and continuous improvement of CMI Electrical's mining, flameproof, and industrial electrical product range.
• Designing and developing LV and HV electrical products, including cable couplers, plugs, receptacles, cable glands, and associated equipment.
• Performing engineering calculations, technical assessments, material selection, and design reviews to ensure product performance and compliance.
• Creating and maintaining 2D/3D CAD models, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Planning, coordinating, and supporting product testing, validation, and certification activities, including IECEx and ANZEx requirements.
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to improve product manufacturability, resolve production issues, and support new product introduction.
• Investigating product and quality issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing technical support to customers, sales, production, and field service teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensuring products are technically compliant, safe, reliable, and commercially viable from concept through to production and ongoing support.
• Contributing to innovation, value engineering, and the development of solutions that support the mining and industrial sectors.

Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• 2-5 years' experience in electrical product design, mining electrical equipment, or industrial electrical manufacturing.
• Experience in the design and development of electrical products and equipment.
• Experience supporting product testing, certification, and manufacturing activities.
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical equipment and industrial connectors,
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Knowledge of IECEx/ANZEx certification requirements, IEC 60079, and relevant Australian Standards is highly regarded.
• Understanding of hazardous area equipment and AS/NZS 1299 requirements is desirable.
• Experience with mining cable couplers, cable glands, flameproof equipment, or similar mining products is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams.

About us

CMI Electrical Products are specialists in the manufacture and distribution of electrical cables and associated components for industrial, mining, infrastructure, commercial, petrochemical and information technology applications throughout Southeast Asia and Oceania. CMI is a fully owned subsidiary of the IPD Group.

Be an integral part of our team and enjoy great benefits, including a day off on your birthday and additional leave in recognition of your years of service and other discounts for working with us!

You must have the right to work in Australia.

IPD is proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.

When you apply, please let us know what pronouns you use.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Only applicants suitable for the position will be contacted.