[Hiring] Applications Engineer @Bradken

Role Description

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support our Mining product lines, with a primary focus on Excavator Buckets, Ground Engaging Tools and Crawler Systems and broader support across for electric rope shovels and hydraulic excavators. This is a hands-on, customer-facing engineering role. You will work closely with customers, Sales, Product Design, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to understand site issues, support product performance and help turn field feedback into practical engineering solutions. This is a remote-based role for anyone currently based anywhere in Mauritania, with regular travel to customer sites (approximately 50–75%).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mining customers and regional Sales teams.
• Support product performance reviews, field evaluations and warranty-related technical analysis.
• Assist with product design, customisation, reverse engineering and product improvement work.
• Prepare solid CAD models, drawings, analysis/simulation inputs and technical documentation.
• Work with internal teams to ensure products can be designed, manufactured and delivered to customer requirements.
• Support product trials, testing, validation and customer feedback.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, customer outcomes and Bradken’s engineering standards.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in design, reliability, application engineering or a related technical role.
• Experience in mining, construction equipment, fabrications, heavy manufacturing or similar industrial environments.
• Product design, product development or project delivery experience.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and FEA software.
• A current driver’s licence and ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Fluent in English and French skills are essential; Arabic language capability would be advantageous.
• Experience with Siemens NX, ANSYS, Siemens Teamcenter PLM or 3D scanning will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of surface mining equipment, mine site requirements and MSHA or relevant regional mine hazard training will also be valued.

Requirements

• This is a 100% fully remote role and is strictly open to candidates currently residing within Mauritania.
• Candidates must possess a highly stable, high-speed internet connection and a reliable power source suitable for remote digital work.

Benefits

• Safety first environment and mindset.
• Flexible work options.
• Competitive Total Reward Packages.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

How We Hire

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. If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we’re happy to discuss this. Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.