Mining Equipment Applications Engineer: Field-Facing

Bradken; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Competitive salary and bonuses

Educational assistance program

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, customize, and support crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators.

The role blends mechanical design with direct customer interaction, technical discussions, and field evaluations, offering exposure to mining operations and large-scale equipment performance in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.
• Willingness to travel regionally and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Spanish language capability is highly preferred; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create/update 3D models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support reverse engineering, product improvements, and new concept development.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, simulations, and verifications.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and present solutions.
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support field evaluations and site investigations.
• Visit customer and manufacturing locations for data gathering and reviews.
• Capture specs and updates in Bradken's PLM system.
• Provide technical guidance to Sales, Operations, and Customer Support.
• Contribute to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and product innovation initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product design

Reliability engineering

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

3D Scanning Technologies

FEA

Job description

Bradken, a global mining equipment manufacturer, seeks an Applications Engineer to develop, customize, and support crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators.

The role blends mechanical design with direct customer interaction, technical discussions, and field evaluations, offering exposure to mining operations and large-scale equipment performance in demanding environments.