Digital R&D Engineer

Weir Minerals Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals Australia Limited is seeking a Digital R&D Engineer in Artarmon, Sydney, Australia. You will develop, test and deploy digital solutions leveraging IoT, AI, and machine learning to improve product performance and customer experience.

You will validate new technologies in the field, support field testing and deployment, and travel globally to ensure solutions meet performance and reliability standards. Collaboration with product managers and global lab teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industrial/mining equipment including pumps, cyclones, screens, HPGRs, and rotating equipment.
• Expertise in sensors and instrumentation and data interpretation.
• Hands-on field engineering experience with equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and deployment.
• Proven product development and R&D mindset; comfortable with new technologies and prototype validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy digital solutions using IoT, AI, and ML to enhance product performance and customer experience.
• Support validation of new technologies through hands-on field testing at customer sites; travel globally.
• Collaborate with Technology Product Manager during design to align with company strategy.
• Manage and support global Digital lab spaces for training, troubleshooting, R&D and testing.
• Provide deep knowledge of mining equipment and condition monitoring to guide technology advancement.
• Conduct R&D on market trends and customer needs; create specifications, prototypes, and testing plans.
• Document results and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Mining equipment

Sensors & instrumentation

Field engineering

Prototype testing

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

BOM creation

Engineering drawings

Job description

Digital R&D Engineer Location - Artarmon, Sydney, Australia

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Digital Solutions Execution: Implement comprehensive digital solutions designed by the Technology Manager, leveraging IoT, AI, and machine learning to enhance product performance and customer experience. Daily activities include developing, testing, and deploying these solutions to meet strategic goals. Success means delivering reliable, innovative digital products that improve operational efficiency.

Proof of Concepts and Field Testing: Support validation of new technologies through hands-on testing and troubleshooting at customer sites. This includes equipment testing, commissioning, and deployment activities. Travel globally to customer locations is expected to ensure solutions meet performance and reliability standards.

Collaboration with Technology Product Manager: Work closely during the design phase to contribute ideas and ensure alignment with company strategy. This involves cross-functional teamwork and communication with stakeholders to drive project success.

Digital Lab Ownership: Manage and support global Digital lab spaces, addressing the needs of training, troubleshooting, R&D, and testing teams to maintain effective lab operations.

Technical Expertise: Provide deep knowledge of industrial/mining equipment (pumps, cyclones, screens, HPGRs, rotating equipment), sensors, instrumentation, and condition monitoring. Use this expertise to solve complex problems and guide technological advancements.

Research and Development: Conduct research on market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies. Support product development by creating specifications, prototypes, and testing plans.

Documentation and Communication: Maintain detailed records, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves

• Strong understanding of industrial/mining equipment including pumps, cyclones, screens, HPGRs, and rotating equipment
• Expertise in sensors and instrumentation, including installation and interpretation of vibration, temperature, and speed monitoring data
• Hands-on field engineering experience with equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and deployment
• Proven product development and R&D mindset, comfortable working with new technologies and prototype validation

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the mining industry
• Knowledge of Cloud IoT architectures and applications
• Productisation experience including SAP, Teamcenter, BOM creation, and engineering drawings

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of our lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.