About us
With our Global headquarters in Wadgassen (Germany), several locations worldwide, Perth and Port Hedland, over 80 years of experience in the planning, design, manufacture, supply and maintenance of materials handling systems, KOCH Solutions offers customized solutions as a full-service provider, optimally tailored to the requirements of our customers.
Since September 2023 KOCH Solutions unites various strong brands of our industry under one global umbrella. With the acquisition of a mix of intellectual property and order backlog of legacy FLSmidth, Sandvik and Thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies portfolios, such as stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders, car dumpers, train loading stations and conveyors, we are the partner of choice to our customers with our unique selling offering, bringing together the best of more than 200 years of collective knowledge in the Mining and Bulk Materials Handling business.
For our branch office in Perth we're looking for a (Senior) Mechanical Engineer (gn) with immediate effect:
Tasks & responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical systems for mining and bulk material handling machines (e.g., conveyors, crushers, stackers, reclaimers, hoppers).
- Create mechanical designs including detailed layouts, assemblies, and components tailored to heavy-duty material handling equipment.
- Prepare technical specifications for mechanical components, ensuring compliance with industry standards (DIN, ISO) and project-specific requirements.
- Conduct strength calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to ensure mechanical systems meet performance, safety, and durability criteria.
- Oversee and manage the mechanical aspects of projects from conceptual design through manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
- Select materials and evaluate mechanical components, focusing on wear resistance, longevity, and cost-effectiveness, particularly for use in harsh mining environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, control systems, and project management) to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Provide on-site support for the installation and commissioning of material handling machines, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Conduct performance testing and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to optimize operational efficiency and reliability.
- Develop maintenance plans and provide technical support for the long-term operation of bulk handling equipment.
- Continuously seek improvements in design, materials, and systems to enhance performance, reduce downtime, and optimize cost-efficiency.
It is not necessary for your profile and life to match our profile expectations perfectly in every detail. It is much more important that we complement each other well, that you share your ideas and are willing to grow together with us.
Qualifications & experience
- Completed degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or similar (Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma), preferably with subsequent doctorate.
- Alternatively, technical vocational training, possibly with subsequent further training.
- Several years of professional experience in mechanical design and planning, ideally in mining and bulk materials handling technology.
- Business fluent English, other foreign languages are welcome.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Five weeks annual leave.
- Professional growth development.
- Collaborative environment outstanding culture and company events.
- Strong pipeline of (serivice) projects across Mining and Bulk Materials Handling.