R&D Support Engineer

6 days ago

Welshpool, Western Australia Orica Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and re-imagining the way we work.

About the role

As an R&D Support Engineer within Orica's Digital Solutions, Orebody Intelligence (OBI) group, you will work closely with our multidisciplinary engineering team to help document, build, test, and sustain innovative geophysical and digital mining technologies.

This hands-on role provides direct technical support to the engineering design group across manufacturing, quality assurance, and testing, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

You will play an active part in New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring a smooth transition from engineering design to commercial production.

The position is based in Welshpool, WA.

To be considered, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What you will be doing

  • Providing hands-on technical support across system assembly, integration, maintenance, and lifecycle activities.
  • Assisting with quality assurance, verification/validation testing, and root cause analysis for technical issues.
  • Supporting R&D evaluations and contributing to design improvements through data collection and analysis.
  • Helping develop and maintain documentation including BOMs, assembly/test procedures, and calibration guides.
  • Facilitating NPI and ensuring accurate records of builds, configurations, and quality results.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and coordinating with Supply Chain to resolve issues and ensure material availability.

What you will bring

  • Tertiary qualification in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electronics discipline.

  • Practical hands-on experience in assembly and system integration (mechanical and electronics).

  • Strong practical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Familiarity with a CAD package.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation and working knowledge of Bill of Materials.

  • Clear communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies.

  • Task ownership with strong attention to safety, detail, and quality.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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