Mechanical Engineer: Product Design & Validation

Orica; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica’s GroundProbe team seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop robust mechanical systems. You will create high-quality drawings and documentation, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet engineering standards and customer requirements.

You will support production and field operations, contribute to continuous improvement, and help advance IP and safety practices in a fast-paced environment. A Mechanical/Mechatronics degree and 4+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 4+ years in a commercial engineering environment.
• Experience in product design, prototyping, testing and verification of complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with a structured product development lifecycle and engineering framework.
• Knowledge of Australian design standards; pursuing RPEQ accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical solutions balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and time-to-market.
• Create and maintain engineering deliverables including 3D models, assemblies, drawings, BOMs and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks.
• Assemble prototype systems and coordinate product testing with suppliers and site teams.
• Provide Level 4 technical support to production, field operations and business teams.
• Develop technical documentation to support manufacturing, QA, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Identify and manage technical and safety risks and maintain engineering files per procedures.
• Contribute to IP protection and engineering process improvements.
• Maintain safety by following WHS policies and designing safe products.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Documentation

Engineering analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA simulation

Job description

Orica’s GroundProbe team seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop robust mechanical systems. You will create high-quality drawings and documentation, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet engineering standards and customer requirements.

You will support production and field operations, contribute to continuous improvement, and help advance IP and safety practices in a fast-paced environment. A Mechanical/Mechatronics degree and 4+ years of experience are required.