We are Bradken, a global team of around 3,000 people across 19 countries. For more than 100 years we have delivered innovative wear solutions that help the resources sector work safer and more productively.
We are building a better future with a commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030 for scopes 1 and 2. Our work is grounded in challenge, customer focus and open communication.
The Opportunity
You will design, develop, and provide engineering services across Bradken’s product lines, including Ground Engaging Tools (GET), Undercarriage, Buckets & Dump Bodies, Mill Liners, and Fixed Plant / Mineral Processing Equipment. You will play a key role in supporting business growth, improving product performance, and delivering on our promise of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Role Highlights
- Design and customise engineered solutions for global mining customers
- Support iconic Bradken products used in some of the world’s toughest environments
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to test, validate, and improve products
- Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in a safety‑first environment
What You Will Do
- Design and develop fit‑for‑purpose products and service offerings, providing high‑quality technical support throughout the product lifecycle
- Perform engineering activities including solid modelling, detailed drafting, hand calculations, tolerance studies, analysis/simulation, and reverse engineering
- Apply quality and manufacturing standards, ensuring compliance with Bradken internal specifications, standards, and procedures
- Support product failure investigations, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities
- Prepare technical and wear prediction reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising engineering data and trends
- Maintain accurate product data in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and ensure effective communication to stakeholders and customers
- Build strong internal relationships to enable testing, validation, and successful launch of new products, solutions, and services
- Support additional engineering activities as directed by the Engineering Team Lead
What You Bring
- A Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in mechanical design, development, or engineering services
- Hands‑on experience with CAD modelling, engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, and PLM systems
- Experience in translating design ideas/requirements into detailed engineering documents/specifications, by applying the fundamental concepts of mechanical engineering and drawing creation
- Experience in Fabrications, castings, and handling engineering calculations
- Experience in managing and updating engineering drawings, CAD models, Bill of Materials, and technical information in product lifecycle management tool (Preferred Nx and Teamcenter)
- Knowledge in Ansys, CAD Automation, AI tools and Product Rendering tools. (would be added advantage)
- Experience managing and tracking work using project management tools
- Collaborates effectively with across diverse cultures and global teams through clear and concise communication
This role will be based in Coimbatore.
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role by the close of business on 30 June 2026
Why join our team at Bradken?
- Safety first environment and mindset
- Competitive Total Reward Packages
- Global and local recognition programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Learning and Development focus
- Education assistance
- EAP for you and your family
- Community Involvement Program
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
Skills Required
- A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical design
- Hands-on experience with CAD modelling and PLM systems
- Experience in handling engineering calculations
- Experience in managing and updating engineering drawings
What We Do
Bradken is a global manufacturer and supplier of differentiated consumable and capital products, specializing in innovative wear solutions, cast and fabricated iron and steel products for the mining, transport, general industrial, and contract manufacturing markets.
