Mechanical Engineer - Mining Tech & Product Innovation

Orica; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our GroundProbe product engineering team in Brisbane. You will design, prototype, test, and validate complex mechanical systems, delivering robust, manufacturable solutions.

Work with cross-functional teams to document designs, support production and field operations, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 4+ years in a commercial engineering environment.
• Experience with product design of complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical solutions balancing performance, reliability, cost, and time-to-market.
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, BOMs, and manufacturing docs using SolidWorks.
• Assemble prototypes and coordinate testing with suppliers and site teams.
• Support production and field operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop clear technical documentation for manufacturing, testing, and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Documentation

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

Sheet metal design

3D CAD

Job description

Orica is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our GroundProbe product engineering team in Brisbane. You will design, prototype, test, and validate complex mechanical systems, delivering robust, manufacturable solutions.

Work with cross-functional teams to document designs, support production and field operations, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to safety and quality standards.