AddressAbout Smith Global
Smith Global is a respected mechanical and structural engineering consultancy with a strong focus on heavy-vehicles and materials-handling for the mining, transport, and agricultural sectors.
With a history that dates back over 120 years, Smith Global is one of Australia’s oldest and longest running heavy transport engineering consultancies and a leading global authority in the industry, solving the most complex transport-related engineering problems with solutions that drive efficiency and improve productivity and with projects completed in 21 countries on six continents we have a truly global reach.
Smith Global supports clients with a broad range of solutions from mechanical, structural, or mechatronics engineering design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). We also have a suite of in-house developed tools with our Optimizer program for Whole-of-Life cost modelling, fleet optimisation and cycle time/cost analysis.
Engineers and Draftspersons working at Smith Global enjoy working on varied novel and exciting projects that they get to see through right from concept development to manufacturing support & field implementation.
About the Role
This is a rewarding and diverse role which involves:
- Mechanical and Structural design and drafting using SolidWorks and DraftSight.
- Design of DC electric, pneumatic & hydraulic control systems.
- Assisting engineers with development of test methodology for physical test verification of structures. Conducting the tests.
- Preparing engineering reports and presentations by summarising the results of investigations or tests, explaining methodologies applied and describing results of research conducted.
- Communicating with clients for project-related issues including project meetings, technical document preparation and presentations.
About You
- Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Structural) with between 2-5 years of industry experience, although high-potential candidates of all experience levels including graduates are invited to apply.
- A background in a technical trade would be viewed very favourably.
- Previous experience in 3D CAD modelling and detail drafting.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Excellent time management skills with the capacity to manage several projects and clients at any one time.
- A desire to study part time towards a Bachelor of Engineering whilst working full time would be viewed favourably.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration, commensurate with your skills and experience
- Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team where you can grow and contribute within your engineering discipline.
- The opportunity to directly contribute to the strategic growth of the business.
- The opportunity to benefit from the success of Smith Global over time through our employee share scheme.
