Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our Opportunity

Location: Perth Forrestfield - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Summary
Fortescue Research and Development is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in scope definition, detailed design, simulation and commissioning of mechanical systems. The successful applicant will have previous experience delivering mechanical system designs from concept through to implementation. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will provide technical input into the design and operation of our green hydrogen and green iron businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement mechanical engineering systems for electrolysers and balance of plant across green hydrogen and green iron projects.
• Develop detailed design specifications, accurate 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Identify and specify appropriate materials, components and suppliers required for construction, considering cost, quality and availability.
• Perform engineering calculations, CFD and FEA simulations and analysis to validate design integrity, structural integrity and performance characteristics.
• Identify and promote best practices in the practical application of hydrogen and green iron mechanical systems.
• Work closely with operations teams to integrate design intent into production processes and address design-related challenges.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to refine and enhance the mechanical design of hydrogen and iron production systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and other OEMs to develop and optimise fabrication processes, ensuring efficient production and adherence to quality standards.
• Review and provide input into P&IDs, isometrics, 3D models and plant functional specifications.
• Support project scoping, scheduling, troubleshooting, optimisation and engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and Fortescue's safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in detailed mechanical engineering design.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D design software and the preparation of detailed engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations is highly desirable.
• Previous experience designing mechanical components and systems within the energy, infrastructure or resources sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyse and optimise mechanical systems in practical engineering applications.
• Sound knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering standards, regulations and installation requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently, establish effective processes and deliver outcomes against agreed objectives.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.