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Plant engineer jobs in Arizona are active across the state's semiconductor fabrication, aerospace manufacturing, and industrial processing sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level process technicians to senior facility engineers. Phoenix and the broader East Valley, Tucson, and Chandler are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Intel, Raytheon Technologies, and BASF maintain large production and R&D operations. The most in-demand specialties are process engineering, facilities maintenance management, and utilities systems engineering tied to Arizona's water-intensive and energy-intensive industrial base. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bradken is a global manufacturer of custom-engineered products and solutions for the resources sector. Our products operate in some of the toughest mining environments in the world, where performance, reliability, innovation, and practical engineering support are critical to customer success. We partner closely with some of the largest mining companies globally, delivering solutions that improve equipment performance, productivity, safety, and lifecycle value.
About The Role
We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support the development, improvement, and customization of Bradken's mining equipment product lines, with a primary focus on Crawler Systems for Electric Rope Shovels and Hydraulic Excavators.
This is more than a traditional design engineering role. While strong mechanical design capabilities are fundamental, this position also requires engineers who are comfortable working directly with customers, participating in technical discussions, presenting solutions, and supporting product evaluations in the field.
You will collaborate across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and end users to transform operational challenges into practical engineering solutions. The role offers excellent exposure to mining operations, customer problem-solving, and the performance of large-scale equipment operating in demanding environments.
Success in this role requires someone who enjoys both technical engineering work and customer interaction. You should be comfortable explaining technical concepts, presenting recommendations, gathering customer requirements, and building credibility through engineering expertise.
This is an outstanding opportunity for engineers who want to see their designs perform in real-world applications rather than working exclusively behind a desk.
While previous mining experience is beneficial, we are equally interested in candidates with strong machinery design fundamentals who are eager to learn the mining industry, develop product expertise, and immerse themselves in customer challenges and field applications.
Key Responsibilities
You will work across product design, reverse engineering, modelling, drafting, simulation, technical analysis, field evaluations and customer support activities.
You Will
- Create and update 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Support reverse engineering, product improvements, and new concept development.
- Complete engineering calculations, analysis, simulations, and technical verification activities.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
- Participate in customer discussions to understand operational requirements and technical challenges.
- Present engineering solutions, product recommendations, and technical findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support field evaluations, product inspections, and site investigations.
- Conduct visits to customer and manufacturing locations to gather data and support product performance reviews.
- Capture specifications, product data, and design updates within Bradken's Product Lifecycle Management system.
- Provide technical guidance to Sales, Operations, and Customer Support teams.
- Contribute to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and product innovation initiatives.
This role is primarily office/shop-based with regular interaction with customers and operational teams. Travel to customer, mine, and manufacturing sites is expected.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in mechanical design, product design, reliability engineering, or product development.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, detailed drafting, and engineering analysis.
- Experience working with manufactured products, design changes, and technical documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and operational teams.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Current driver's license and ability to travel regionally.
- Spanish language capability is highly preferred.
- French language capability would be considered an asset.
Ideal Industry Backgrounds
We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates With Experience In
- Mining equipment
- Mobile equipment
- Heavy industrial machinery
- Material handling equipment
- Construction equipment
- Power generation equipment
- Rotating equipment
- Industrial manufacturing
- Structural mechanical systems
- Crushers, conveyors, processing equipment, or similar industrial products
Machinery Design Experience Is Strongly Preferred.
Candidates coming from industries involving large industrial equipment, heavy mechanical assemblies, mobile machinery, or power generation environments will likely find the strongest alignment with this opportunity.
While all engineering backgrounds will be considered, candidates whose experience is primarily focused on building services, HVAC systems, commercial building design, or MEP consulting may find the role less aligned due to the heavy equipment and industrial machinery focus of the position.
Technical Skills Valued
Experience with the following tools and technologies is highly regarded:
- Siemens NX
- ANSYS
- Siemens Teamcenter PLM
- 3D Scanning Technologies
- Product Lifecycle Management Systems
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Reverse Engineering Processes
Location & Work Authorization
This position is based in Phoenix (Mesa), Arizona, USA. Candidates must either be currently located within reasonable commuting distance of the Phoenix metropolitan area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Please note that Bradken is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Bradken Benefits
- A strong safety-first culture
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Educational Assistance Program
- Flexible work options
- Global career opportunities
- Learning & development support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
Why This Role?
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine mechanical design engineering, customer engagement, and field exposure within the global mining industry.
If you enjoy designing large-scale machinery, solving complex engineering challenges, presenting technical solutions, learning directly from customer operations, and seeing your work applied in some of the world's most demanding mining environments, this role will provide an exciting next step in your career.
If you are interested in joining a team that is making a significant impact in the industry, we invite you to submit your application, along with your resume and a concise cover letter outlining why this position aligns with your career aspirations. Shortlisting for candidates will commence immediately.
Everyone has a story... become a part of ours!
How We Hire
About Our Screening Process: 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 APPROACHES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment for our employees, as we believe that remarkable outcomes arise when individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves in their work. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
Bradken is a global manufacturer of custom-engineered products and solutions for the resources sector. Our products operate in some of the toughest mining environments in the world, where performance, reliability, innovation, and practical engineering support are critical to customer success. We partner closely with some of the largest mining companies globally, delivering solutions that improve equipment performance, productivity, safety, and lifecycle value.
About The Role
We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support the development, improvement, and customization of Bradken's mining equipment product lines, with a primary focus on Crawler Systems for Electric Rope Shovels and Hydraulic Excavators.
This is more than a traditional design engineering role. While strong mechanical design capabilities are fundamental, this position also requires engineers who are comfortable working directly with customers, participating in technical discussions, presenting solutions, and supporting product evaluations in the field.
You will collaborate across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and end users to transform operational challenges into practical engineering solutions. The role offers excellent exposure to mining operations, customer problem-solving, and the performance of large-scale equipment operating in demanding environments.
Success in this role requires someone who enjoys both technical engineering work and customer interaction. You should be comfortable explaining technical concepts, presenting recommendations, gathering customer requirements, and building credibility through engineering expertise.
This is an outstanding opportunity for engineers who want to see their designs perform in real-world applications rather than working exclusively behind a desk.
While previous mining experience is beneficial, we are equally interested in candidates with strong machinery design fundamentals who are eager to learn the mining industry, develop product expertise, and immerse themselves in customer challenges and field applications.
Key Responsibilities
You will work across product design, reverse engineering, modelling, drafting, simulation, technical analysis, field evaluations and customer support activities.
You Will
- Create and update 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Support reverse engineering, product improvements, and new concept development.
- Complete engineering calculations, analysis, simulations, and technical verification activities.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
- Participate in customer discussions to understand operational requirements and technical challenges.
- Present engineering solutions, product recommendations, and technical findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support field evaluations, product inspections, and site investigations.
- Conduct visits to customer and manufacturing locations to gather data and support product performance reviews.
- Capture specifications, product data, and design updates within Bradken's Product Lifecycle Management system.
- Provide technical guidance to Sales, Operations, and Customer Support teams.
- Contribute to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and product innovation initiatives.
This role is primarily office/shop-based with regular interaction with customers and operational teams. Travel to customer, mine, and manufacturing sites is expected.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in mechanical design, product design, reliability engineering, or product development.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, detailed drafting, and engineering analysis.
- Experience working with manufactured products, design changes, and technical documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and operational teams.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Current driver's license and ability to travel regionally.
- Spanish language capability is highly preferred.
- French language capability would be considered an asset.
Ideal Industry Backgrounds
We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates With Experience In
- Mining equipment
- Mobile equipment
- Heavy industrial machinery
- Material handling equipment
- Construction equipment
- Power generation equipment
- Rotating equipment
- Industrial manufacturing
- Structural mechanical systems
- Crushers, conveyors, processing equipment, or similar industrial products
Machinery Design Experience Is Strongly Preferred.
Candidates coming from industries involving large industrial equipment, heavy mechanical assemblies, mobile machinery, or power generation environments will likely find the strongest alignment with this opportunity.
While all engineering backgrounds will be considered, candidates whose experience is primarily focused on building services, HVAC systems, commercial building design, or MEP consulting may find the role less aligned due to the heavy equipment and industrial machinery focus of the position.
Technical Skills Valued
Experience with the following tools and technologies is highly regarded:
- Siemens NX
- ANSYS
- Siemens Teamcenter PLM
- 3D Scanning Technologies
- Product Lifecycle Management Systems
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Reverse Engineering Processes
Location & Work Authorization
This position is based in Phoenix (Mesa), Arizona, USA. Candidates must either be currently located within reasonable commuting distance of the Phoenix metropolitan area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Please note that Bradken is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Bradken Benefits
- A strong safety-first culture
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Educational Assistance Program
- Flexible work options
- Global career opportunities
- Learning & development support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
Why This Role?
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine mechanical design engineering, customer engagement, and field exposure within the global mining industry.
If you enjoy designing large-scale machinery, solving complex engineering challenges, presenting technical solutions, learning directly from customer operations, and seeing your work applied in some of the world's most demanding mining environments, this role will provide an exciting next step in your career.
If you are interested in joining a team that is making a significant impact in the industry, we invite you to submit your application, along with your resume and a concise cover letter outlining why this position aligns with your career aspirations. Shortlisting for candidates will commence immediately.
Everyone has a story... become a part of ours!
How We Hire
About Our Screening Process: 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 APPROACHES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment for our employees, as we believe that remarkable outcomes arise when individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves in their work. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration preferred for senior roles
- Three or more years of experience in plant operations, process improvement, or facilities engineering
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLC systems, or process simulation software used in manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality compliance standards
- Experience coordinating capital projects and managing contractors in an industrial or manufacturing setting
Plant Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant engineer in Arizona?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. For roles carrying signing authority over engineering documents or public systems, Arizona requires licensure through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, beginning with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam followed by the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after qualifying experience. Many plant engineer positions in Arizona do not mandate licensure but treat it as a strong differentiator, particularly in semiconductor and aerospace facilities.
How much do plant engineers make in Arizona?
Plant engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $108,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,950 for the lowest 10% to over $170,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring plant engineers in Arizona right now include Swire Coca-Cola, Garney Construction, and XNRGY Climate Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's semiconductor fabrication corridor in the East Valley and its established aerospace manufacturing base around Tucson keep demand from major industrial employers consistently active throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most plant engineer jobs?
Tempe, Phoenix, and Mesa account for the largest concentration of plant engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix and its East Valley suburbs drive the most volume, anchored by semiconductor fabs, advanced manufacturing campuses, and large utility infrastructure projects, while Tucson's aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster supports a steady secondary market for plant and process engineers.
Are there remote plant engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of equipment, utilities, and production floors, so most roles are fully on-site. About 100% of plant engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve project planning, vendor coordination, or capital project management rather than day-to-day floor operations.
How can I get hired as a plant engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for process engineer associate or facilities engineer trainee roles at Arizona's semiconductor and aerospace manufacturers, where structured rotational programs exist for recent graduates. Intel's college hire programs in Chandler and Raytheon's early career engineering tracks in Tucson are well-established starting points. Lateral moves from quality engineer, maintenance technician, or manufacturing engineer roles are common. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and building AutoCAD or PLC fluency gives candidates a clear edge in the Arizona market.
Where can I find and apply to plant engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to plant engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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