Mining Field Applications Engineer - Heavy Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

A strong safety-first culture

Competitive salary and performanceBonu

Educational Assistance Program

Flexible work options

Global career opportunities

Learning & development support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave and wellbeingIniti

Job summary

Bradken, a global mining equipment leader, seeks an Applications Engineer to design, analyze, and customize crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. You will interact with customers, present solutions, and support field evaluations while collaborating across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role blends advanced mechanical design with direct customer engagement, requiring strong communication skills, field readiness, and a drive 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 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.
• 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, 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, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modelling

Product design

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal communication

Travel readiness

Spanish language

French language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

3D Scanning Technologies

Product Lifecycle Management Systems

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Reverse Engineering Processes

Job description

Bradken, a global mining equipment leader, seeks an Applications Engineer to design, analyze, and customize crawler systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. You will interact with customers, present solutions, and support field evaluations while collaborating across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The role blends advanced mechanical design with direct customer engagement, requiring strong communication skills, field readiness, and a drive to