Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

You will be hands-on in designing, delivering, and commissioning real-world automation systems that move millions of parcels. You will be part of projects that involve high-speed e-commerce fulfilment centres, automated warehouse and intralogistics systems, sortation and conveyor-based distribution networks, and end-to-end material handling automation projects.

Key responsibilities

- Design conveyor and material handling systems (belt, roller, chain, sortation systems)

- Deliver full lifecycle engineering from concept design through to installation and commissioning

- Perform mechanical design calculations (load, speed, torque, throughput, drive selection)

- Work closely with electrical, controls, and automation engineers to integrate full systems

- Attend client meetings, site reviews, and technical design workshops

- Support fabrication, installation, testing, and troubleshooting on-site

- Ensure all designs meet safety, compliance, and performance standards (AS/NZS & international standards)





- Contribute to continuous improvement in system design and efficiency

About you

- 5+ years' experience in mechanical design engineering (automation/conveyors ideal)

- Full-time permanent role but would also consider Contract Casuals.

- Strong experience designing conveyor systems or material handling equipment

- Exposure to e-commerce logistics, warehousing, or distribution automation

- Proven Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD tools) is a MUST

- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, fabrication, and assembly

- Experience with commissioning, installation, or on-site troubleshooting

- Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls)

- Robust communication skills and project coordination ability

- Open to travel interstate, with rare international travel required

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