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Overview

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a +4,000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as general leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.

As our Design Engineer, you will join us as a core part of our engineering team, collaborating hand-in-hand on the design and development of high-impact products. Here, your expertise and drive will be the engine that helps us deliver world-class results in the Mineral Processing area.

Why Join Our Engineering Team

- Global Impact: Work with a world-class team based in Las Condes, designing solutions that power major global mining operations across continents.
- Technical Edge: Leverage cutting-edge DEM and FEA tools to solve high-complexity wear challenges and lead the development of next-generation products.
- From Concept to Component: You’ll see your designs transition from a 3D model to heavy-duty operation through site visits (1-2 times a month), performing on-site validation and reverse engineering where production and client engagement occur.
- Agile Flexibility: We value results and professional autonomy. We offer a structured hybrid model designed to keep you energized, focused, and balanced.

The Challenge

We are looking for a solution-focused professional with 2-3 years of experience in heavy industry (metal casting, manufacturing, mining or related sectors) to:

- Design & Customize: Develop mill liner products that are fit-for-purpose and meet the highest customer standards.
- Analyze & Simulate: Conduct data-driven analysis using FEA (Ansys) and DEM (Rocky) to ensure total product integrity.
- On-Site Engineering Excellence:



Perform site-based reverse engineering and technical troubleshooting at customer operations.
- Global and Local Team Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales and Commercial teams to validate new solutions and provide a market advantage.

What You Bring to the Team

- Education: Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related stream.
- Sector Experience: 2-3 years within an engineering design team in mining or heavy industrial sectors.
- Software Toolkit: Intermediate to advanced CAD (Unigraphics NX or similar) and proven experience in FEA and DEM simulations.
- Communication: Professional proficiency in English is a plus for global collaboration.
- Field Readiness (Fit for Duty/Physically Eligible): Ability to navigate and move around mine sites for inspections, measurements, and technical support.

Location & Flexibility

This position is based in Las Condes, Santiago. We offer a structured path toward flexibility with a hybrid model (upon discussion with the hiring team), allowing you to balance office collaboration with remote focus. Candidates not based in Santiago are welcome to apply.

Deadline to apply

May 12th – Apply by completing the application information on our LinkedIn/Website.

Benefits

- Employee Rewards: Annual performance bonus and education reimbursement programs.
- Professional Growth: Professional advancement opportunities in a leading global company.
- Global Learning and Continuous Support: Join a diverse global workforce and access courses on our internal platforms and training.
- Health: 100% coverage of Supplementary Health Insurance.
- A Proven Legacy: Build your future on our 100-year history with stable, long-term positions and internal mobility opportunities.
- Security: Life, personal accident, and disability coverage.

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📌 Design Engineer Santiago, Chile
🏢 Bradken
📍 Santiago