Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Relocate to Emerald QLD)TRG (Tenth Revolution Group) is proud to be partnering exclusively with SwarmFarm Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous agriculture technology.
Please note this role is ideally based in Emerald, Queensland.We are on a mission to inspire and empower farmers around the world and together is how we make it happen.
Knowing your job is knowing your position on this team.
Like elite athletes, we win together when everyone owns their role, trusts their teammates, and plays to their strengths.
Clarity drives confidence, and confidence drives results.
Let's ensure you know your role on our team.
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PURPOSEThe Lead Mechanical Design Engineer leads the design, prototyping, and validation of new products across the SwarmFarm platform.This is a hands‐on leadership role responsible for turning ideas into working machines, fast.
You will lead from the front, working alongside the team to design, build, test, and refine the next generation of agricultural robotics.EXPERIENCE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSIdeally, you'll bring experience across many of the following areas:Leading or mentoring a small engineering or technical teamMechanical design of practical, manufacturable, and serviceable components and systemsMobile machinery, ideally within agriculture or related industriesHydraulic systems and mechanical loading principlesFEA and design validation processesHands‐on fabrication, machining, welding, and workshop environmentsCAD, manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and prototype developmentProblem‐solving and root cause analysisSourcing components and working with suppliersManaging multiple projects and priorities in a fast paced environmentKEY RESPONSIBILITIESMechanical System Design:Lead the design and development of mechanical systems across the SwarmFarm robotic platform, from concept through to detailed design, prototyping, testing, and production release.What success looks likeNew ideas move from concept to field test quicklyDesigns are simple, robust, manufacturable, and easy to serviceProblems are solved at the root cause, not patchedMechanical designs survive vibration, dust, mud, weather, chemical exposure, and field useDesigns integrate cleanly with hydraulic, electrical, cooling, sensor, and software systemsRobots perform reliably in real farm conditionsTeam Leadership:Set the standard for practical,



high‐quality mechanical design across the team.You will lead, mentor, recruit, challenge, and support the design team so they deliver strong outcomes quickly and consistently.Set clear priorities for the design teamHold people accountable for quality, speed, and outcomesGive direct and honest feedbackHelp the team make good trade‐off decisionsKeep multiple projects moving without losing focusBuild a team culture that values practical design, field feedback, and ownershipRapid Prototyping and Development:Lead rapid prototyping and design improvement work.
You will work closely with the workshop, fabrication team, suppliers, and field teams to build, test, learn, and improve quickly.Turn ideas into models, drawings, parts, and prototypes quicklyProduce practical designs that can be fabricated and testedWork with the workshop team to build and modify prototype componentsUse feedback from testing, field use, manufacturing, and service teams to improve designsBe comfortable with raw feedback and fast iterationKnow when a design is positive enough to prototype and when it needs more engineering workMechanical Engineering:Take ownership of moving design decisions forward making calls where appropriate and bringing in the right people early for higher‐impact trade‐offs.Design for durability, simplicity, serviceability, and reliabilityUnderstand mechanical loads, stresses, vibration, fatigue, and field failure modesWork with hydraulic systems and understand how mechanical design affects hydraulic performance, routing, serviceability, and reliabilityIntegrate mechanical designs with electrical, software, sensors, cooling, and manufacturing requirementsUse sound engineering judgement to balance strength, cost, weight, manufacturability, and repairabilityMake design decisions with imperfect information while bringing in the right people for important trade‐offsContribute directly to CAD design work when requiredBest practices in mechanical engineering and apply this knowledge to SwarmFarms productCAD Modelling & Engineering Documentation:Develop concepts, assemblies,



production drawings, brackets, mounts, and revisionsQuickly produce DXFs and fabrication information for prototypingMaintain clean CAD structure, drawings, part revisions, and design recordsEnsure drawings are useful for manufacturing, fabrication, and suppliersCreate documentation that helps the team build, service, and improve the machineField Testing and Validation:Participate in prototype testing and field trialsAnalyse failures and test outcomesIdentify root causes and drive permanent fixesValidate mechanical designs for strength, vibration, fatigue, serviceability, reliability, and field durabilityEnsure designs are tested against real farming conditions, not just CAD assumptionsDesign Quality and Engineering Standards:Ensure designs meet SwarmFarm performance, reliability and safety expectationsApply strong mechanical engineering judgement to system design decisions Identify opportunities to improve reliability, simplicity and costMulti Project Management:Manage multiple design and prototype projects simultaneouslyBalance rapid development work with longer term design improvementsMaintain progress and momentum across projects in a fast paced environmentSupplier Collaboration:Source practical components and fabrication optionsBuild strong relationships with suppliersWork with laser cutters, CNC folders, fabricators, powder coaters, component suppliers, and engineering partnersCoordinate prototype parts and supplier‐built componentsEvaluate supplier capability, quality, cost, and turnaround time Design parts that suppliers can manufacture reliablyCross Functional Collaboration:Work closely with electrical, software and systems teams to achieve practical workable outcomesEnsure mechanical systems integrate effectively with other subsystemsCollaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure designs are production ready.Budget and Resource Management:Manage project budgets and allocate resources efficientlyProvide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholdersWhy SwarmFarm?
SwarmFarm is driven by three core values:It Matters - Making a real difference for farmers and sustainable agricultureGet It Done - Solutions-focused and committed to delivering resultsWe Win Together - Success is shared across customers, partners, and team membersReady to join a leading AgTech company and make a difference?
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📌 Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Relocate To Emerald Qld) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Nigel Frank International
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