Bradken is a global manufacturer of custom-engineered products and solutions for the resources sector. Our products operate in some of the toughest mining environments, where performance, reliability and practical engineering support matter.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing engineering role. You will work closely with customers, Sales, Product Design, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to understand site issues, support product performance and help turn field feedback into practical engineering solutions.
About the role
As an Application Engineer, you will provide technical support across Bradken’s mining products, from site-based problem solving through to product updates, reverse engineering and new product development.
You will help capture customer requirements, provide engineering input, support field evaluations and ensure technical information is shared clearly across the business.
Key responsibilities
About you
You are a practical Mechanical Engineer who can work confidently with customers, technical teams and site-based challenges.
You bring strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgement and the ability to communicate technical information clearly. You are comfortable moving between design work, product support and customer-facing conversations.
You will bring:
Experience with Siemens NX, ANSYS, Siemens Teamcenter PLM or 3D scanning will be highly regarded.
Knowledge of surface mining equipment, mine site requirements and MSHA or relevant regional mine hazard training will also be valued.
Applicants must currently hold full, unrestricted working rights in Australia. Employer-sponsored visa support is not available for this position.
You will join a practical and supportive team where safety, quality and getting the job done properly matter. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day warehouse activities and support customers across our Australian operations.
Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.
We offer:
Safety first environment and mindset
Flexible work options
Competitive Total Reward Packages
EAP for you and your family
How we hire
About Our Screening Process
As we work with teams around the world, time‑zone differences can make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent, and inclusive evaluation, we may invite candidates to complete a one‑way video screening at a time that suits them.If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we’re happy to discuss this.
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
Bradken is a global foundry and casting business, specializing in innovative, custom-designed wear parts and equipment for the mining industry.
We supply the world’s largest mining companies with tailored solutions and products, including mining buckets, ground-engaging tools (GET), crawler system components, mill liners, bulk handling wear parts, and remote monitoring solutions.
Our foundries and workshops, sales and service teams are strategically located around the globe to support our customers. We employ 3,200 people across our manufacturing facilities and sales and service centres across Australia, USA, Canada, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, China and South America.
