Application Engineer-Underground Mining Vehicles

Role Summary/Purpose:

• The Application Engineer-Underground Mining Vehicles will design and develop systems for Underground Mining Vehicle propulsion applications. He/she will conduct design and analysis work, plan and conduct validation tests, coordinate design efforts of internal and external groups, and manage tradeoffs and interfaces between subsystems. This role has a direct and measurable impact on short-term and long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, understand and translate customer requirements for underground mining vehicle propulsion systems
• Ensure development of System Functional Specifications, Subsystem Design Specifications, and System Validation Specifications
• Assist development team in executing the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Provide technical leadership and application expertise to personnel supporting assigned projects
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mining, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of job experience in mining

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• [Company] will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree in Mining, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the mining industry
• Extensive domain knowledge in hard rock and soft rock mining
• Extensive field experience related to underground mining practices and equipment, especially vehicles
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Experience with vehicle propulsion systems including adjustable speed drives, electric motors, batteries / energy storage, and vehicle control systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• PC proficiency