Undergraduate Process Engineer — Hands-on Metallurgy & Design

Downer; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentoring from industry experts

Supportive team culture

Safe, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Mineral Technologies, part of the Downer Group, is seeking an Undergraduate Process Engineer to gain hands-on experience in mineral processing while completing your degree. Based in Adelaide, SA, you will assist with metallurgical testing, investigations and design activities alongside experienced engineers and metallurgists on projects spanning mineral sands, iron ore and base metals.

In this role you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Metallurgy or related engineering degree with ≥1 year completed.
• Available to work at least two days per week.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with metallurgical test work programs across lab and pilot scales.
• Support design activities, investigations, and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineers, metallurgists, clients and suppliers.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and close-out activities.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and Zero Harm commitment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Metallurgy engineering degree

Engineering degree (related fields)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mineral Technologies, part of the Downer Group, is seeking an Undergraduate Process Engineer to gain hands-on experience in mineral processing while completing your degree. Based in Adelaide, SA, you will assist with metallurgical testing, investigations and design activities alongside experienced engineers and metallurgists on projects spanning mineral sands, iron ore and base metals.

In this role you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality outcomes for clients.