Mechanical Engineer: Mobile Mining Equipment Design

Elquip; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elquip is an Australian equipment design and manufacturing company based in Rydalmere, Western Sydney. The Mechanical Engineer will take customer requirements to finished machines, designing mobile, skid-mounted and trailer-mounted units for underground mining and tunnelling, and producing fabrication drawings for workshop build.

The role involves evaluating hydraulic/pneumatic systems, performing structural calculations and FEAs, and working hands-on with fabricators to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (essential).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical design of mobile, heavy or industrial equipment (essential).
• Experience with underground mining or tunnelling equipment (essential).
• Proficient in 3D CAD and fabrication drawings to AS 1100 (essential).
• Experience in hydraulic system design (desirable).
• Familiar with MDG 15/MDG 41/AS 4024 and WHS Mines (desirable).
• Understanding of welded steel fabrication and materials (desirable).
• White Card (essential).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile, skid-mounted and trailer-mounted equipment for underground mining and tunnelling.
• Produce 3D models, GA drawings and fabrication drawings; prepare bills of materials.
• Design hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and select pumps, valves, cylinders and hoses.
• Carry out structural calculations and FEAs for frames and booms.
• Modify equipment for site specifications; ensure safety and MDG/AS compliance.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing and commissioning in the Rydalmere workshop.
• Visit customer sites to gather requirements and investigate field failures for design improvements.
• Prepare parts lists and technical specifications; contribute to quotations.

Skills

Hands-on design

Project coordination

Technical communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Elquip is an Australian equipment design and manufacturing company based in Rydalmere, Western Sydney. The Mechanical Engineer will take customer requirements to finished machines, designing mobile, skid-mounted and trailer-mounted units for underground mining and tunnelling, and producing fabrication drawings for workshop build.

The role involves evaluating hydraulic/pneumatic systems, performing structural calculations and FEAs, and working hands-on with fabricators to ensure safe, compliant