Mechanical Engineer

6-Month Contract | Up to $90 per hour | Perth CBD

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Our client is a leading organisation within the WA industrial and process sector, playing a key role in supporting large-scale operations across the state. Due to multiple internal secondments, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, with robust potential for extension.

Your new role

This is a varied, hands-on position supporting both project engineering and operational activities within a busy engineering function. You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conveyor design for expansion projects (Sidewinder preferred)
- Pneumatic system design (including hygiene air systems)
- Conveyor skirting design and technical reviews
- Throughput improvement and feasibility assessments
- Troubleshooting equipment issues, including elevator performance
- Managing a backlog of Engineering Work Requests (EWRs)
- Coordinating external contractors and service providers




- Providing engineering support to operations and maintenance teams

You are a versatile and adaptable Mechanical Engineer with a broad technical background and the ability to operate across multiple functions.

You will bring:

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in mechanical engineering within process plant, materials handling, or industrial environments
- Strong exposure to operations and maintenance support
- Proven project engineering capability
- Experience managing engineering work requests or similar scopes
- Ability to coordinate contractors and manage stakeholders
- Experience with Sidewinder conveyor design software desirable

What you'll get in return

- Competitive hourly rate of up to $90 per hour (depending on experience)
- Immediate start
- Full-time hours (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)
- Perth CBD location
- Opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative team
- Potential for contract extension based on business needs

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