Electrical Designer for Mining & Heavy Machinery CAD

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Income protection

Health insurance discount

Free parking

Job summary

WesTrac Tomago in NSW seeks an Electrical Design Draftsperson to create safe, practical schematics and CAD drawings for machine modifications and new builds.

You’ll develop calculations, risk assessments, and compliance records, while working closely with the engineering team to ensure quality and regulatory adherence across projects. This is a hands-on role in a large industrial environment with a focus on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a design drafting role within mining, heavy machinery, mobile equipment or a similar industrial environment.
• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Certificate IV in Engineering, with equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering Drafting.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and develop practical, fit-for-purpose design solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills and a commitment to working safely and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, harness designs, and CAD drawings to support machine modifications and new build projects
• Interpret technical specifications and customer requirements to deliver practical, safe, and compliant engineering solutions
• Prepare accurate engineering documentation, including calculations, risk assessments, compliance records, and design reports
• Conduct and support design reviews, quality checks, and verification activities to ensure engineering standards are met
• Maintain engineering documentation, as-built drawings, and configuration control records throughout the project lifecycle
• Create as-built schematics for customer-specific projects following machine build completion

Skills

Design drafting

Electrical schematics

Interpret technical specs

Documentation & risk assessments

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Certificate IV in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SIS

Caterpillar equipment familiarisation

Job description

WesTrac Tomago in NSW seeks an Electrical Design Draftsperson to create safe, practical schematics and CAD drawings for machine modifications and new builds.

You’ll develop calculations, risk assessments, and compliance records, while working closely with the engineering team to ensure quality and regulatory adherence across projects. This is a hands-on role in a large industrial environment with a focus on safety and collaboration.