Design Engineer Fixed Plant
Apply NowCompany: Bradken Americas And Europe
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
21st September, 2024
Who We Are:
Bradken is at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the resource sector. As a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying wear products and services for mining equipment, we are dedicated to advancing society while being carbon neutral by 2030. Our 3000+ team members are committed to delivering outstanding results and driving the future of the industry.
What's the Role
As our Design Engineer - Fixed Plant, you'll be a key part of our Marketing & Technology department, with a special focus on mineral processing solutions. Your experience with bulk material handling equipment, like fixed plant systems, will help us achieve top-tier customer satisfaction and product excellence globally.
You'll be hands-on, working on everything from solid modeling and detailed drafting to analysis, simulation, and reverse engineering at client sites. Your problem-solving mindset and technical expertise will ensure that Bradken's products meet and exceed customer expectations.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, actively involving them in product testing and validation to keep us ahead of the competition. Always on the lookout for improvements, you'll develop custom products that meet unique customer needs while providing ongoing technical support.
With a sharp eye for detail, you'll conduct data-driven analyses using FEA, DEM, and hand calculations, ensuring that all designs and models meet rigorous internal standards. And while much of your work will be based in-house, you can also expect to travel occasionally, to visit mining clients and ensure that our solutions hit the mark in the field.
Key Relationships:
Key Technical Criteria:
Why Join Us?
At Bradken, our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team, offering:
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
Who We Are:
Bradken is at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the resource sector. As a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying wear products and services for mining equipment, we are dedicated to advancing society while being carbon neutral by 2030. Our 3000+ team members are committed to delivering outstanding results and driving the future of the industry.
What's the Role
As our Design Engineer - Fixed Plant, you'll be a key part of our Marketing & Technology department, with a special focus on mineral processing solutions. Your experience with bulk material handling equipment, like fixed plant systems, will help us achieve top-tier customer satisfaction and product excellence globally.
You'll be hands-on, working on everything from solid modeling and detailed drafting to analysis, simulation, and reverse engineering at client sites. Your problem-solving mindset and technical expertise will ensure that Bradken's products meet and exceed customer expectations.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, actively involving them in product testing and validation to keep us ahead of the competition. Always on the lookout for improvements, you'll develop custom products that meet unique customer needs while providing ongoing technical support.
With a sharp eye for detail, you'll conduct data-driven analyses using FEA, DEM, and hand calculations, ensuring that all designs and models meet rigorous internal standards. And while much of your work will be based in-house, you can also expect to travel occasionally, to visit mining clients and ensure that our solutions hit the mark in the field.
Key Relationships:
- Sales Teams: Collaborate on product information exchange and problem-solving.
- Manufacturing Sites: Provide technical support and guidance on product issues.
- Customers & Suppliers: Offer technical support to ensure product satisfaction.
- Other Product Development Teams: Engage in knowledge transfer, training, and collaborative projects.
- Expertise in CAD, including 3D modeling and 2D drafting, preferably with Unigraphics NX or similar software.
- Knowledge of mineral processing and material handling equipment and processes.
- Familiarity with production & manufacturing processes and safety standards.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Key Technical Criteria:
- Bachelor or Technical degree in mechanical, materials, or structural engineering or similar stream.
- Experience in the use of Ansys FEA and DEM software.
- Proficiency in CAD (Unigraphics NX or similar package) including 3D modelling and 2D drafting.
- Teamcenter PLM experience would be well regarded.
- Experience developing new products (Fixed Plant) would be well regarded.
- Knowledge of mineral processing, material handling equipment, and processes would be well regarded.
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is an asset.
Why Join Us?
At Bradken, our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team, offering:
- Flexible Working Schedule
- Annual Performance-based incentives
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and AD&D Coverage Provided by Bradken
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage Provided by Bradken
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
- RRSP with a company match
- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.