Mechanical Engineer

Hays
Perth WAFull time

Listed 22 Jul 2026

Closes 22 Jul 2027

6-Month Contract | Up to $90 per hour | Perth CBD

Your new company
Our client is aleading organisation within the WA industrial and process sector, playing a keyrole in supporting large-scale operations across the state. Due to multipleinternal secondments, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer tojoin their team on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential forextension.

Your new role
This is a varied,hands-on position supporting both project engineering and operationalactivities within a busy engineering function. You will work closely withoperations and maintenance teams to deliver practical, high-quality engineeringsolutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conveyor design forexpansion projects (Sidewinder preferred)
  • Pneumatic systemdesign (including hygiene air systems)
  • Conveyor skirtingdesign and technical reviews
  • Throughput improvementand feasibility assessments
  • Troubleshootingequipment issues, including elevator performance
  • Managing a backlog ofEngineering Work Requests (EWRs)
  • Coordinating externalcontractors and service providers
  • Providing engineeringsupport to operations and maintenance teams

What you'll need to succeed
You are a versatileand adaptable Mechanical Engineer with a broad technical background and theability to operate across multiple functions.

You will bring:

  • Degree in MechanicalEngineering or equivalent
  • Experience inmechanical engineering within process plant, materials handling, or industrialenvironments
  • Strong exposure tooperations and maintenance support
  • Proven projectengineering capability
  • Experience managingengineering work requests or similar scopes
  • Ability to coordinatecontractors and manage stakeholders
  • Experience withSidewinder conveyor design software desirable

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive hourlyrate of up to $90 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Immediate start
  • Full-time hours(Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)
  • Perth CBD location
  • Opportunity to join ahigh-performing and collaborative team
  • Potential for contractextension based on business needs

What you need to do now
If youre interestedin this opportunity, click apply now. For more information or a confidentialdiscussion, contact Taylah Brown at Hays on 08 9265 9128 or emailtaylah.brown@hays.com.au

At Hays, we valuediversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they canflourish and succeed. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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