Mining Equipment Applications Engineer – Field & Design
Bradken
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Job summary
Bradken in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Applications Engineer to support development and customization of mining equipment, with focus on crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. This role blends mechanical design with direct customer engagement and field support.
You will collaborate across engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales to translate operational challenges into practical solutions, while visiting client sites and contributing to
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 operational teams.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Current driver's license and ability to travel regionally.
- Spanish language capability is highly preferred.
- French language capability would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Create and update 3D models, 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 to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost‑effective.
- Participate in customer discussions to understand operational requirements and technical challenges.
- Present engineering solutions, product recommendations, and technical findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support field evaluations, product inspections, and site investigations.
- Conduct visits to customer and manufacturing locations to gather data and support product performance reviews.
- Capture specifications, product data, and design updates within Bradken's Product Lifecycle Management system.
- Provide technical guidance to Sales, Operations, and Customer Support teams.
- Contribute to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and product innovation initiatives.
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Job description
Bradken in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Applications Engineer to support development and customization of mining equipment, with focus on crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. This role blends mechanical design with direct customer engagement and field support.
You will collaborate across engineering, product management, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales to translate operational challenges into practical solutions, while visiting client sites and contributing to
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