Mechanical Designer

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Joining Komatsu Australia’s Longwall AFC Applications team in Rutherford, means you’ll be joining a network of world-class engineers and draftspersons as they deliver cutting edge mining projects locally, and on a global scale.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer – Australia and joining a local, tight-knit team, as Mechanical Designer you’ll contribute to, and be supported by, the wider Global AFC team that reaches across Europe and the United States.

You’re a hands-on mechanical designer, a solution focused professional who places value on the ability to build strong relationships and communicate ideas.

Collaboration is key. You’ll lean on your well-developed communication skills to liaise with and provide technical assistance to engineers, manufacturing teams, customers, and other internal stakeholders.

You’ve kick started your career in mechanical equipment design and seek that next step in your development. You’re looking for a platform that you can build your career on in a team & organisation that promotes and practices diversity, inclusion & growth.

You'll bring:

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Or a Cert IV Engineering Drafting
• Experience in mechanical equipment design, with experience in medium/heavy fabrications.
• Experience in the underground mining industry would be highly desirable.
• 2D and 3D CAD literate with experience using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault.
• Experience with business management systems such as SAP.
• Familiar with using Australian or ISO standards where applicable.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel for work domestically, NSW, QLD (and internationally if required).

• Preparing layouts, CAD models, related drawings and bills of material and release production information to provide specifications for customer orders and/or development requirements.
• Conducting investigations, performing calculations, and assisting tests as required to provide data for design decisions.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and promote these in all interactions with team members, customers, and suppliers. 
• Contribute ideas to solve problems that are associated with engineering projects or evaluations.
• Visit customer sites to observe machine applications, analyse operations and report on visits.
• Provide technical assistance/liaison to manufacturing.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT’s) and mini-builds, documenting official issue-lists and managing actions.

• 12 weeks paid primary career parental leave
• Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
• Recognition and awards, opportunity to complete recognised Cert III courses, Diploma’s in Leadership & Management, and an Educational Support Program
• Employee Referral Program offering a bonus of $5,000 if you successfully refer someone for a role
• Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider Hunterlink
• Discounts with Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Kennards Hire, Bridgestone and Orix
• Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown Hotels, IHG and travel agents

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.