Field-Focused Applications Engineer, Mining Mobile Plant

Bradken; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Competitive salary & bonuses

Educational Assistance Program

Flexible work options

Global career opportunities

Learning & development support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave and wellbeing

Job summary

Bradken is seeking an Applications Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to drive the development, customization, and improvement of mining equipment, focusing on crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators.

The role blends hands-on design with customer engagement, technical discussions, and field-based product evaluations. You will work across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales to translate operational challenges into practical engineering solutions.

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 with manufactured products, design changes, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and operations teams.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel regionally.
• Spanish language capability is highly preferred; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support reverse engineering, product improvements, and new concept development.
• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, simulations, and verifications.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Engage in customer discussions to understand requirements and challenges.
• Present engineering solutions and findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support field evaluations, inspections, and site investigations.
• Capture specifications and updates in Bradken’s PLM system.
• Provide guidance to Sales, Operations, and Customer Support teams.
• Contribute to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product design

Reliability engineering

Product development

3D CAD modelling

Drafting

Engineering analysis

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Travel regionally

Spanish language capability

French language capability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

3D Scanning Technologies

Product Lifecycle Management Systems

FEA

Reverse Engineering Processes

Job description

Bradken is seeking an Applications Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to drive the development, customization, and improvement of mining equipment, focusing on crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators.

The role blends hands-on design with customer engagement, technical discussions, and field-based product evaluations. You will work across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales to translate operational challenges into practical engineering solutions.