Mechanical Engineer & Draftsperson

Ampcontrol is seeking a Mechanical Engineer & Draftsperson in Erakala, Australia, to create 2D and 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and Revit for various energy solutions. Responsibilities include product design, compliance checks, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role involves some customer site visits and requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design software. Ampcontrol offers flexible work arrangements and various employee benefits.
Why Ampcontrol?

At Ampcontrol, we address the most complex energy challenges by developing advanced energy solutions on a global scale. Our vision is to lead the energy revolution and achieve net-zero emissions through innovation, skilled professionals, and advanced Australian manufacturing.

We invite you to join us in working on innovative projects that transform industries.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting our team by offering over 23 employee benefits, including:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fitness subsidy
• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging options
• Purchased leave
• Private healthcare discounts
• Wellbeing programs and discounts
• Education assistance and career development opportunities

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer & Draftsperson, you will:
• Create 2D and 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and Revit and ensure compliance to customer specification, contracts, standards and appropriate requirements.
• Design various products, including mining electrical equipment, underground switchgear, fixed/mobile substations, and power factor correction units and prepare work packages for relevant stages of the project.
• Work on large-scale projects that impact the industry.
• Interpret supplier-provided mechanical drawings and prepare detailed general arrangements, lifting and towing plans, door layouts, and generate stainless and traffolyte labels.
• Follow workflow processes and act as a link between the engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Resolve mechanical engineering issues for overhaul jobs delivered to the workshop. Collaborate with the project manager to develop safe and reasonable solutions within budget.
• Some customer site visits will be required in this role.

Alongside these duties, you will handle product design and improvement tasks, including:
• Reviewing designs for compliance with standards.
• Ensuring design flexibility for changes.
• Incorporating safety considerations throughout development.
• Assisting with ongoing design risk assessments.
• Performing design calculations and documentation.
• Conducting finite element analysis (FEA) as needed.
• Maximizing software tool utilization.
• Participating in design reviews and implementing changes, sometimes with customers.
• Driving internal process improvements and implementing design standardization where possible to achieve a high-quality product within budget and delivery timeframes.
• Delivering accurate, quality designs that meet customer requirements and timelines.
• Provide and assist other Ampcontrol business units with design advice and calculations as required.

About You

You excel in detail-oriented, collaborative work. Desired qualifications:
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Revit.
• Experience with mechanical drawings and detailed designs.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Strong time management skills and can work autonomously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree (preferred).

Think you know Ampcontrol? You may be surprised.

Ampcontrol is challenging the future by solving the most complex problems in energy. Ampcontrol creates energy solutions of scale using innovation partnerships, their smart people, and advanced Australian manufacturing. Their vision is to lead the global energy revolution and make net zero a reality.

Ready to challenge the future?

Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com.