Description

Join Mineral Technologies as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and take a lead role in the design and delivery of mineral processing projects across Australia and internationally.

This role can be based from either our Carrara or Milton office in Queensland. If you're based in Milton, you'll work across both locations, with an expectation to spend at least one day per week in our Carrara office to collaborate with the broader Mineral Technologies engineering team.

We're looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in mineral processing who is ready to take greater ownership of engineering outcomes.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll lead mechanical design activities from studies and concept development through to detailed design and project delivery. You'll take responsibility for technical deliverables, budgets and schedules while working closely with clients and project stakeholders to develop practical, protected and commercially sound engineering solutions.

You'll also play an important role in strengthening the capability of the wider team, providing technical guidance and mentoring developing engineers.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with 5–10 years' design engineering experience, ideally gained within mineral processing, mining or a closely related heavy industrial environment.

Mineral processing plant experience is essential for this role.

You'll bring:

- Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and current RPEQ registration
- Membership of a recognised professional engineering body, such as Engineers Australia or AusIMM
- Strong experience across engineering studies, concept development and detailed design
- Demonstrated mineral processing plant experience
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and piping design,



Australian Standards and relevant mining industry requirements
- Experience taking ownership of engineering deliverables, budgets and project schedules
- The ability to review, guide and provide technical direction on mechanical engineering work
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage directly with clients and project stakeholders
- A collaborative leadership style with an interest in mentoring and developing engineers
- Ability to work from Carrara or Milton, with Milton-based team members attending the Carrara office at least once per week

Experience across hydraulic systems, dry materials handling, construction and commissioning, mineral sands or iron ore projects will be highly regarded.

Why join Mineral Technologies?

This isn't simply a design role. You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering outcomes, contribute to complex mineral processing projects and continue developing your technical leadership capability within an established global business.

You'll benefit from:

- Choice of Carrara or Milton office location
- Technical leadership opportunities across complex mineral processing projects
- Exposure to projects from early studies through detailed design and delivery
- The opportunity to mentor and develop emerging engineers
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Exposure to a diverse range of clients, commodities and project environments




- A culture focused on safety, technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement

About Mineral Technologies

Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is one of the world's leading providers of mineral processing solutions.

For more than 80 years, we have partnered with mining operations around the world to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions across metallurgical testing, process and equipment design, manufacturing and engineering.

Our work supports the production of mineral products used in everyday materials including steel, glass, ceramics, paint, cosmetics and more.

With teams located across key mining regions in Australia, India, Africa, North America and South America, Mineral Technologies offers the opportunity to contribute to projects with both local and global reach.

How to apply

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer with mineral processing experience looking for a role where you can take greater technical ownership, mentor others and influence project outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your application through the Downer careers portal.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to complete pre-employment checks including reference, criminal history and work eligibility checks. Medical screening may also include a pre-employment medical questionnaire, functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resume referrals from external recruitment or employment agencies. We will not pay placement fees relating to unsolicited resumes.

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Downer
📍 Queensland