Design Engineer

Are you a results-driven Design Engineer passionate about optimizing grinding circuit performance and pushing the boundaries of wear solution technology? Do you excel at translating complex operational challenges into ingenious 3D designs and validated simulations?

Bradken (Hitachi Construction Machinery Company), a global leader in providing wear solutions, is seeking a professional to join our dynamic Marketing & Technology team in Phoenix, Arizona.

With over a century of deep industry expertise and a global footprint spanning +3,000 workforce, Bradken is at the forefront of wear technology. We engineer advanced liner designs and optimize grinding processes that directly enhance our customers' operational efficiency and unlock greater throughput at their mine sites. If you're ready to make a tangible impact, this is your opportunity!

Your Contribution to Operational Excellence:

As a Design Engineer, you'll leverage your technical acumen to deliver critical solutions that directly influence our customers' bottom line. Your responsibilities will include:

• 3D Modeling for high-wear applications, ensuring optimal material flow.
• Executing 3D DEM simulations to predict wear patterns, optimize liner profiles, and validate design performance.
• Precision reverse engineering of existing components to identify enhancement opportunities and integrate seamlessly with current operations.
• Producing detailed 2D technical drawings for manufacturing and installation specifications.
• Collaborating intensely with our Product Development and Sales Engineering teams to translate complex customer challenges into viable, high-performance solutions.
• Articulating the ROI and operational benefits of your designs to both internal stakeholders and key customers, driving adoption and long-term partnerships.

Technical Acumen/Criteria Required:

We're seeking a candidate with a robust technical foundation, demonstrated by:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. (Candidates with an exceptional Mechanical Engineering Diploma and extensive relevant experience).
• Demonstrable expertise in Ansys FEA and DEM software.
• High proficiency in CAD software (Unigraphics NX), encompassing advanced 3D parametric modeling and precision 2D drafting.
• Proven track record in developing innovative products specifically tailored to meet critical customer operational needs and performance metrics.

Valuable Assets (Not Disqualifying):

• Knowledge of mineral processing circuits, material handling equipment (e.g., conveyors, chutes), and related operational processes.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM.

Why Bradken? Drive Innovation. Grow with our business globally.

This role, based in our Phoenix, Arizona, offers more than just a rewarding design position-it's an opportunity to forge a meaningful career within a supportive, performance-driven culture. At Bradken, our people are our most assets. We are deeply committed to ensuring their safety and holistic well-being, both physical and mental.

Join a company with over a century of unparalleled industry knowledge and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

Comprehensive Benefits & Collaborative Culture:

• Flexible Working Schedule
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Company-provided Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Strong 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Annual Performance Bonus
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) - This is a mental health private service covered by the company for employees and direct family members.
• Dedicated Employee Training and Education Reimbursement for continuous professional development

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively foster a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment, understanding that peak performance is achieved when individuals are empowered to bring their authentic selves to every challenge. All employment decisions are strictly based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements.

Are you ready to engineer the future of wear solutions? Apply today and join the Bradken team!

Successful candidates will undergo a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, prior to commencing employment.

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