Engineer Mechatronics

Engineer – Mechatronics – Perth

• Unique opportunity to join a company at the forefront of technology and innovation
• Be involved in the integration of robotic technology into the minerals processing industry
• Work with people who have a similar passion and approach their work with energy and integrity

Exciting time as we shape the future of automation within Rio Tinto Iron Ore laboratories

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our Process Engineering Technical Services – Quality, Labs and Sampling team based in Perth. In this role you will be responsible for providing engineering support for robotic and automated equipment dedicated to the sampling and analysis of iron ore.

We are an open, connected team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

This unique role is a great opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic mechatronics or robotics engineer to develop technical knowledge across a business-critical asset class and be a subject matter expert supporting the laboratories at our mines and ports.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Mechatronics, you will:

• Provide engineering support for the development, implementation and commissioning of new assets, methods and strategies for the sampling and analysis of iron ore
• Provide design review and technical assurance expertise to studies, sustaining capital and technology and innovation project teams
• Develop equipment performance metrics and reports to identify and prioritise asset reliability and performance issues
• Assist with the development of maintenance strategies and tactics for sampling, measurement and other laboratory assets, and support their deployment across sites

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary Engineering qualifications – Mechatronics/Robotics, or Mechanical/Electrical with cross-discipline experience
• Experience with fixed plant control systems, i.e. Schneider PLCs and CITECT / Wonderware HMIs
• Automation and large industrial robotics experience desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Current ‘C’ Class drivers’ licence

Where you’ll be working

Perth-based at either the Operations Centre (OC) or Central Park offices, with ad hoc site travel

What we Offer

Come join the team and enjoy some great benefits we have to offer:

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications close on 3th August 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).