Project Engineer – Mechatronics & Automation

MCA Engineering; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechatronics & Automation to help develop and integrate machinery across an engineering project. You will collaborate with our engineering, workshop and project teams to translate requirements into practical, safe solutions, combining mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and automation elements.

You will design preliminary concepts, produce basic 3D CAD models, review drawings, coordinate with suppliers and support testing, commissioning and handover

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechatronics Engineering, or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with relevant automation and integration experience.
• Experience working with machinery, equipment integration or industrial automation.
• Sound understanding of hydraulic systems and low-voltage electrical controls.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors and instrumentation.
• Ability to develop preliminary designs and produce basic 3D CAD models.
• Experience coordinating engineering projects, suppliers and technical deliverables.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work closely with engineers and trades.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary concepts, equipment layouts and system requirements.
• Support the integration of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and automation components.
• Create basic 3D CAD models to communicate concepts, equipment arrangements and clearances.
• Review technical drawings, hydraulic schematics and electrical control information.
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables and technical documentation.
• Liaise with engineering, workshop and site teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of integrated machinery.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and identify practical improvements to safety, operation and maintainability.

Skills

Mechatronics

Automation

Project coordination

3D CAD modelling

Hydraulic systems

Electrical controls

PLCs/HMIs/Sensors

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer – Mechatronics & Automation

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Engineer – Mechatronics & Automation to support the development and integration of machinery and equipment across a new engineering project.

Working closely with our engineering, workshop and project teams, you will help translate project requirements into practical solutions, bringing together mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, low-voltage controls and automation.

The role combines preliminary design and basic 3D CAD modelling with project coordination, supplier engagement and technical support throughout fabrication, installation and testing.

Remote working arrangements will be considered, provided you are available to attend our Thornton branch on several occasions during the 3 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary concepts, equipment layouts and system requirements.
• Support the integration of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and automation components.
• Create basic 3D CAD models to communicate concepts, equipment arrangements and clearances.
• Review technical drawings, hydraulic schematics and electrical control information.
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables and technical documentation.
• Work with suppliers to assess equipment options and confirm technical requirements.
• Liaise with engineering, workshop and site teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of integrated machinery.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and identify practical improvements to safety, operation and maintainability.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechatronics Engineering, or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with relevant automation and integration experience.
• Experience working with machinery, equipment integration or industrial automation.
• Sound understanding of hydraulic systems and low-voltage electrical controls.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors and instrumentation.
• Ability to develop preliminary designs and produce basic 3D CAD models.
• Experience coordinating engineering projects, suppliers and technical deliverables.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work closely with engineers and trades.