Mechanical Engineer

Ampcontrol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Centres and Critical Power team in Sydney. You will work on complex mechanical designs for switchrooms and critical power infrastructure, delivering accurate 3D models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

You'll engage in risk assessments, design reviews and ensure adherence to standards, schedules and customer specifications. Collaboration with Project Managers and workshop teams will be essential to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing switchrooms, electrical enclosures or similar industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and documentation.
• Ability to interpret customer specs and translate requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical designs per customer specs and standards.
• Design and detail mechanical systems for switchrooms and critical power infrastructure.
• Produce 3D models and drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Participate in risk and design reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Ensure designs align with project schedules and manufacturing feasibility.
• Prepare work packages, inspection/test plans, and project documentation.
• Identify issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Workshop teams.
• Provide mechanical design support to Ampcontrol divisions as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

At Ampcontrol, we're powering the future by solving complex engineering challenges for our customers. As demand for reliable and resilient data centre infrastructure continues to grow, we're delivering innovative solutions that support mission-critical facilities across Australia.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Data Centres and Critical Power team. This is an opportunity to work on complex mechanical designs and contribute to the delivery of switchrooms and critical power infrastructure for data centre environments.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver mechanical designs in accordance with customer specifications, project requirements, contracts, relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and detail mechanical systems and components for switchrooms and critical power infrastructure.
• Produce accurate 3D models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Participate in risk assessments, order reviews and design reviews to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain design consistency and ensure designs are completed in line with project schedules.
• Prepare work packages, inspection and test plans, product quality documentation and other project deliverables.
• Identify design issues and provide timely, practical engineering solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Assembly and Workshop teams to ensure designs can be effectively manufactured and delivered.
• Provide mechanical design advice, technical support and engineering calculations to other Ampcontrol divisions as required.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of engineering processes, design standards and product quality.

About you

You'll be a qualified Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer with a practical approach to engineering and a strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing.

You will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing switchrooms, electrical enclosures or similar industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering standards and documentation.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• The ability to interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to design quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, project, assembly and workshop teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying problems and developing solutions.

Why Ampcontrol?

You'll join an organisation working at the forefront of critical power, electrification and energy infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced engineering and project teams, and contribute to infrastructure that keeps critical industries operating safely and reliably.

If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking to apply your skills to data centres, critical power and advanced switchroom solutions, we'd love to hear from you.