Overview
Progress your career with Schneider Electric, a global leader in sustainability. Mechanical design focus in a niche manufacturing/production environment based in Benalla, Victoria.
Location: Benalla, Victoria – rewarding salary package + bonus + benefits.
The Opportunity
Our Benalla manufacturing site, located in regional Victoria, is a cornerstone of our Australian operations. The plant delivers advanced energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability, specialising in Transformers, Kiosks and Switchgear. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Benalla, Victoria. This permanent position offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of mechanical design projects supporting highly customised customer requirements. If you are passionate about technical excellence, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to shape a long-term career with real impact, this is the opportunity for you.
Primary responsibilities
* Utilise your proven mechanical background to carry out design activities, variations, design changes and other special projects when required
* Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to support ongoing execution of varied mechanical/technical projects
* Manage project documentation, reporting and adhere to internal processes and other compliance requirements with high attention to detail
* Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and customer specifications
* Support tender requirements, quoting, review activities and provide specialist technical input to support project execution and product development
* Collaborate with the wider Benalla team to contribute to the growth of operations in line with strategy and ambitions
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
* Previous design experience and knowledge of mechanical design principles
* Intermediate IT skills and the ability to use systems and interpret data
* Project management competencies and ability to manage competing priorities
* A true collaborator who achieves technical outcomes while engaging with varied stakeholders
* Experience in design of similar specialist electrical products and experience using SAP will be viewed favourably
Requirements
All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies. If candidates are submitted unsolicited, we will consider this a direct candidate application and no fee will be payable.
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Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric
We offer opportunities to build your career within a global organisation. Our Career Hub provides options to work on global projects, explore future roles, or establish a mentorship to grow your skills.
* Flex@Work – flexible work options
* Free access to Coursera – online university for ongoing development
* Fitness Passport – health and wellbeing
* Share program – discounts and contributions
* Annual Leave purchasing options for downtime flexibility
* Discounts at major vendors through employee rewards schemes
* Ongoing training and development on Schneider products
* Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and market leader
* Named as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026
* Be part of an organisation that lives its values through Care and Inclusion
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Our Commitment
We value a positive, inclusive culture guided by the IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork. We invite IMPACT Makers to contribute to turning sustainability ambitions into actions across automation, electrification and digitization. Apply today.
Additional information
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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