Field Applications Engineer – Mining Equipment

Bradken; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Competitive salary

Educational assistance

Flexible work options

Global career opportunities

Learning & development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bradken, a global mining equipment manufacturer, seeks an Applications Engineer to develop, modify, and customize crawler system solutions for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. The role blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing discussions, solution presentations, and field evaluations across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales.

You will design, analyze, and validate large-scale machinery, traveling to customer sites and mines as needed, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical design, product design, reliability engineering, or product development.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, detailed drafting, and engineering analysis.
• Experience working with manufactured products, design changes, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and operational teams.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support reverse engineering, product improvements, and new concept development.
• Complete engineering calculations, analysis, simulations, and technical verification activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Participate in customer discussions to understand operational requirements and technical challenges.
• Present engineering solutions and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support field evaluations, product inspections, and site investigations.
• Capture specifications and design updates within Bradken's PLM system.

Skills

Mechanical design

Client interaction

Engineering analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

3D Scanning

FEA

Reverse Engineering

Job description

Bradken, a global mining equipment manufacturer, seeks an Applications Engineer to develop, modify, and customize crawler system solutions for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. The role blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing discussions, solution presentations, and field evaluations across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales.

You will design, analyze, and validate large-scale machinery, traveling to customer sites and mines as needed, while