Mechanical Equipment Design Specialist

We are seeking an experienced mechanical materials handling design engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and validating detailed manufacturing design specifications for new hydraulic hay processing equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bulk material handling, industrial, manufacturing, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering. Postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable, and bi-lingual skills in Mandarin and English are preferred.

Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial automation, preferably in heavy machinery, hydraulics, or agricultural equipment, is essential. Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, automation technologies, and production line integration is required.

The selected candidate will participate in equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure performance targets are met. They will also document technical evaluations, design changes, and process improvements in line with quality and compliance standards.

About the Role

• Review and validate detailed manufacturing design specifications for new hydraulic hay processing equipment.

• Evaluate technical suitability and feasibility of proposed designs, ensuring alignment with automation and production goals, and safety standards.

• Identify and implement automation-driven improvements to optimise equipment design, reduce or eliminate manual handling, and improve production efficiency.

• Recommend design modifications to enhance reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

• Assess design specifications of control systems, including PLCs, sensors, and actuators.

• Assess testing results to ensure manufacturing throughputs and finished goods meet specifications.

• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure performance targets are met.

• Document technical evaluations, design changes, and process improvements in line with quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical innovation: Identify opportunities in existing plant and equipment to maximise reliability and production efficiency and minimise manual handling.

• Work with Manager Engineer to identify and acquire plant and parts at lower cost (without sacrifice to quality).

• Project manage technology innovation projects for mechanical improvements.

• Work with Manager Business Systems & Technology Innovation to identify technology-driven improvements and/or automation using AI or other available technology.

About You

• Detailed-oriented project design engineer with a strong background in bulk material handling.

• Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Post graduate qualifications (Highly desirable).

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial automation, preferably in heavy machinery, hydraulics, or agricultural equipment.

• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, automation technologies, and production line integration.

• Proficiency in industrial control systems.

• Demonstrated ability to optimize mechanical designs through automation concepts and lean manufacturing principles.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with Australian manufacturing and safety regulations highly desirable.

• Hands-on experience in a production environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

• Excellent understanding and experience in software platforms.

• Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and leading diverse teams.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities to facilitate project collaboration.