Overview
Bradken Newcastle, Current South Wales, Australia
Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society. The company is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment, with a 3000-strong global team and a commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. This role is based in Brisbane or Newcastle.
Role
Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Brisbane or Newcastle, Australia
Role Summary
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will lead and support the sub-system design and documentation of Bradken's Digital Mining products, including CAD models, circuit diagrams, and PCB layouts. You will research and develop prototypes to validate fit, form, and function, and perform simulations and analyses such as FEA, thermal, vibrational, and control systems to ensure robust design outcomes.
You will develop comprehensive testing and validation procedures to assess performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. You will have technical leadership across the full lifecycle of digital systems from conceptualisation and development to integration and enhancement, covering Bradken's cloud-hosted platforms, edge hardware, and third-party systems.
You will plan and establish the infrastructure that supports Agile, efficient development of Edge and Digital products over a 1–3-year horizon. You will collaborate with internal and external development teams to deliver solutions aligned with agreed architectures, while managing budgets, supporting CAPEX submissions, and overseeing global vendors and R&D; partners.
You will ensure compliance with Australian and international standards, prepare technical documentation and training resources, and lead change management across all levels.
Key Technical Criteria (Qualifications)
A Bachelor's or Honours Degree in Mechatronics Engineering is essential.
Experience in the mining sector (preferably with excavators and dump trucks).
Experience deploying systems within mining sector and/or similar harsh environments is required.
Demonstrable experience in electronics design and analysis, including circuit simulation, PCB design, and/or circuit troubleshooting.
Exposure to Sales is advantageous.
This role can be based in Brisbane or Newcastle.
Why join Bradken?
Safety first environment and mindset
Flexible work options
Competitive Total Reward Packages
Global and local recognition programs
Paid Parental Leave
Learning and Development focus
Education assistance
EAP for you and your family
Community Involvement program
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
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📌 Mechatronics Engineer
🏢 Bradken
📍 Newcastle