{"id":1555777,"url":"https://alion.io/job/bradken-design-engineer-3","title":"Design Engineer","company":{"id":668877,"name":"Bradken","domain":"bradken.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/bradken","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":14,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.714,"repost_share":0.071,"time_to_fill_p50_days":51,"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Edmonton, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":134000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":681},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-24T19:47:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T14:48:20Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":39,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":39},"description":"Bradken is a global manufacturer of custom-engineered products and solutions for the resources sector. Our products operate in some of the toughest mining environments, where performance, reliability and practical engineering support matter.\nWe are seeking a Design Engineer to support the development, improvement and customisation of Bradken’s mining equipment product lines, with a primary focus on Crawler Systems for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators.\nThis is a hands-on mechanical design role suited to someone who enjoys detailed engineering work, product problem-solving and seeing designs move from concept through to manufacture and field use.\nAbout the role\nYou will work across product design, reverse engineering, modelling, drafting, simulation and technical documentation.\nWith strong design judgement and practical problem-solving skills, you will support new product development, product updates and customer-specific designsacross Crawler Systems, Buckets, Ground Engaging Tools and other mining products.\nYou will:\n· Create and update 3D models, detailed drawings and design documentation.\n· Support reverse engineering, product improvements and new concept design.\n· Complete analysis, simulation and technical checks to support safe, reliable product design.\n· Work with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure designs can be built, supplied and supported effectively.\n· Support field evaluations and product reviews through site and manufacturing visits when required.\n· Capture product data, specifications and design changes in Bradken’s Product Lifecycle Management system.\n· Provide technical input to internal teams on product performance, design intent and manufacturability.\n· Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement across engineering activities.\nThis role is primarily office or shop-based, with some travel to customer and manufacturing sites. Travel is expected to be around 10-20%.\nAbout you\nYou will bring:\nA Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.\nExperience in mechanical design, product design, reliability engineering or product development.\nExperience in mining equipment, construction equipment, heavy manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.\nStrong capability in 3D CAD, detailed drafting and engineering analysis.\nExperience working with manufactured products, design changes and technical documentation.\nAbility to work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams.\nA current driver’s licence and ability to travel locally and regionally.\nSpanish language capability is highly preferred, and French language capability would be advantageous.\nExperience with Siemens NX, ANSYS, Siemens Teamcenter PLM or 3D scanning will be highly regarded.\nKnowledge of surface mining equipment, crawler systems, manufacturing processes, ISO 9001, mine site requirements and MSHA or relevant regional mine hazard training will also be valued.\nApplicants must currently be authorised to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bradken is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or other employer-supported work authorisation process for this role.\nWhy join Bradken\nThis role gives you the chance to stay close to the field, work on real mining equipment challenges and contribute to product improvements that matter to customers.\nYou will be part of a global business where engineering, customer focus and practical problem solving come together.\nIf you are interested in joining a team that is making a significant impact in the industry, we invite you to submit your application, along with your resume and a concise cover letter outlining why this position aligns with your career aspirations. Shortlisting for candidates will commence immediately.\nEveryone has a story... become a part of ours!\nHow We Hire\nAbout Our Screening Process: As we work with teams around the world, time-zone differences can make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent, and inclusive evaluation, we may invite candidates to complete a one-way video screening at a time that suits them.\nIf you require adjustments or an alternative format, we’re happy to discuss this.\nBefore commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.\nWE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO APPROACHES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.\n Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment for our employees, as we believe that remarkable outcomes arise when individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves in their work. 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