ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - $120,000 - $140,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Adelaide, SA

My client designs a range of bespoke automation equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Adelaide on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
At least 4 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 etc.
Experience designing machinery with moving mechanisms, actuators, drives, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, or other mechanical assemblies
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, including cylinders, valves, manifolds, and associated components.
Experience working with fabricated steelwork, sheet metal, machined components, and welded assemblies
Positive theoretical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances




Solid practical skills with hand calculations, manufacturing, testing and prototyping
Experienced designing products from concept to production
Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Being involved in final assembly
Creating required documentation for design and project reports
Updating 3D models and drawings
Inputting parts into the MRP system and creating BOMs
Checking drawings for sign offWorking in a small, multi-disciplinary team on diverse projects
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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer South Australia
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