The Weir Group

Digital R&D Engineer

Weir Minerals

Artarmon

Purpose of Role:

Weir’s ‘NEXT Intelligent Solutions’ leverages AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth. As a Digital R&D Engineer, you’ll help bring innovative designs to life, working with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies that enhance product performance and customer experience.

You’ll contribute to design, support field testing, and validate new solutions, ensuring they meet real-world demands. With strong technical and communication skills, you’ll bridge the gap between innovation and execution, helping shape Weir’s digital future.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Execute Digital Solutions: Implement advanced digital solutions using IoT, AI, and machine learning to enhance product performance and customer experience.
• Support Testing & Validation: Assist in proof of concepts and field testing to ensure new technologies meet performance and reliability standards.
• Collaborate & Align: Work closely with Technology Product Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with strategic goals and are efficiently executed.
• Own Digital Lab Operations: Support global Digital Lab spaces by addressing stakeholder needs in training, troubleshooting, R&D, and testing.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Offer guidance on digital technologies, solve complex problems, and drive innovation across the organization.
• Research, Design & Document: Conduct market research, support product development, perform rigorous testing, and maintain clear technical documentation and communication.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Automation Engineering , Information technology, computer science, Electrical, E & C, or a related field
• Require at least 4-6 years of proven experience in similar field.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical mining equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems, with experience in engineering design and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, sensors, predictive maintenance, and electrical automation cabinet design, including component selection.
• Experience with deep learning algorithms, big data analysis, high-speed data logging, and managing data storage and databases.
• Proficient in using analytical software such as MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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