Applications Engineer

Bradken is a leading solution provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-designed products for the natural resources sector. With a workforce of over 4,000 people, our ability to adapt and evolve positions us firmly as global leaders in the mining wear solutions market.

As our Application Engineer, you will join as a fundamental part of our global product development team, dedicated to supporting Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) dealers and mining customers in Brazil. In this role, your technical expertise and customer-centric motivation will be the engine that helps us deliver world-class results for our Mining Mobile Plant business unit, focusing on Crawler Systems, Undercarriage, Buckets, and GET.

We are looking for a solution-focused professional with solid experience in heavy manufacturing or mining environments to take on the following responsibilities:

• Hitachi Dealer Support: Act as the primary technical point of contact to support and empower Hitachi dealers and direct customers across Brazil.

• Technical Support & Analysis: Provide high-level technical analysis, support, and warranty presentations, anticipating customer needs and resolving product issues.

• Design and Customization: Provide engineering expertise to develop new products and customize existing mobile plant products (Undercarriage, Crawler Systems, GET, and Buckets).

• Data Capture & Simulation: Perform 3D CAD modeling, detailed drafting, and FEA simulation, utilizing site-based reverse engineering data (3D scans, hand measurements) to create technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and seamlessly delivered to meet customer expectations.

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. A Professional Engineering Qualification is highly regarded.

• Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience working as a design, reliability, or application engineer in a mining or heavy manufacturing environment, with specific knowledge of surface mining equipment preferred.

• Software Competencies: Experience with 3D CAD and FEA software. Familiarity with Siemens NX, ANSYS FEA, and Siemens TeamCenter PLM is highly desirable.

• Field Readiness: Must hold a valid driver's license and possess the physical capability and willingness to travel within Brazil and occasionally overseas for site inspections, dealer training, trials, and 3D scanning.

• Compliance & Safety: Strong knowledge of health and safety standards. Mine Hazard Training appropriate for your respective region/site environment is required.

• Communication Skills: Fluent spoken and written English is essential for global collaboration with teams in the USA and globally, alongside native or fluent Portuguese.

This position is 100% remote within Brazil. We offer total flexibility to work from home, allowing you to manage your schedule effectively while remaining available for regional travel to customer mining sites and dealerships when required.

Prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical examination, which includes alcohol and drug screening.

We kindly request recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Bradken is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace. We believe great things happen when people are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.