Product Support Engineer - Mechanical, Grinding Mills

Metso; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metso in Australia seeks a Technical Specialist for grinding mill systems. You will own lubrication and drive train specs, provide hydraulic expertise, and support project delivery with on-site teams and suppliers.

You will review deviations, contribute to product development, and train colleagues while collaborating with global stakeholders to improve efficiency and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry hydraulic, lubrication and drive systems.
• Strong design and engineering capability in mining or industrial equipment.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities; able to manage deadlines.
• Experience with CAD and PLM tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Enovia PLM).

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain lubrication and drive train specifications for Horizontal Grinding Mill products.
• Provide technical expertise across hydraulic, lubrication and drive systems.
• Support project delivery, sourcing and on-site teams with technical guidance.
• Review deviations, manufacturing quality issues and component replacements.
• Participate in product development, engineering improvements and risk assessments.
• Support technical investigations into product failures and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering tools, standards and documentation.
• Deliver technical training to internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to improve efficiency, quality and execution processes.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Lubrication systems

Drive systems

CAD experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Collaborative mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Enovia PLM

Office 365

Job description

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Primary Location: West Perth, WA, AU Espoo, FI

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:06/16/2026

Join a global mining technology leader supporting Horizontal Grinding Mill projects worldwide. This role is a key technical position focused on hydraulic, lubrication and drive train systems, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across project delivery

What you'll do:

As the Technical Specialist, you will provide expert support to Grinding Mills project teams while owning lubrication and drive train specifications across projects and products. Acting as the key link between internal teams, suppliers and global partners, you will ensure compliance, improve delivery processes and support troubleshooting, quality and technical performance across bought-in systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own and maintain lubrication and drive train specifications for Horizontal Grinding Mill products
• Provide technical expertise across hydraulic, lubrication and drive systems
• Support project delivery, sourcing and on-site teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting
• Review technical deviations, manufacturing quality issues and component replacements
• Participate in product development, engineering improvements and risk assessments
• Support technical investigations into product failures and performance issues
• Develop and maintain engineering tools, standards and documentation
• Deliver technical training to internal teams, suppliers and customers
• Work closely with global stakeholders to improve efficiency, quality and execution processes

What you'll bring:

You are a technically strong and solutions-focused engineer with experience in heavy industry, mining or large-scale equipment environments. You thrive in collaborative project environments and enjoy balancing technical problem solving with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

• Experience in hydraulic systems, lubrication systems and heavy industry drive systems
• Strong design and engineering capability within mining or industrial equipment environments
• Excellent communication, presentation and technical report writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage deadlines and work across multiple project stakeholders
• Experience with CAD systems including SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD
• Exposure to Enovia PLM and Office 365 products
• Experience supporting delivery engineering, sourcing teams, OEMs and on-site personnel
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Sense of urgency and ownership of solutions

Why Metso?

• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.