Senior Electrical Engineer

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/19/2025

Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply

Who we are?

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise.

Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

Our culture

Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

Introduction to the Role

The Senior Electrical Engineer position will be part of the Engineering team and provide engineering and technical support to the Metso Services group for the GBP - Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, SM-HPGR business unit.

The position is responsible for the engineering and engineering support of the entire line of GBP equipment. 

The Senior Electrical Engineer reviews specifications and develops overall electrical design including wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, process & instrumentation diagrams, and component specifications for customer orders.

Activities also include PLC logic and programming support / co-ordination with Controls Engineer, motor controls, control panel design, field commissioning and troubleshooting, vendor testing, customer visits, Proposal and Sales support, equipment evaluation and selection, and support for cost estimation on new project proposals. 

The successful incumbent will have the ability to work in a fast- paced environment, prioritize work on several projects simultaneously and present a positive, cooperative demeanour with customers and co-workers. 

The Role Responsibilities

• Ability to conceptualize, design, develop, test, and productize electrical systems in an industrial environment.
• Develop new electrical panels, automation, and control system.
• Prepare formal engineering designs and specifications for equipment or services to upgrade, refurbish or retrofit equipment.
• Prepare detailed specifications for the purchase of electrical equipment.
• Prepare project documents including single lines, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, process & instrumentation diagrams, bill of materials etc.
• Review customer specifications and identify deviations and exceptions as required.
• Understand customer requirements and communicate requirements to stake holders.
• Produce technically sound designs that meet the product requirements and address the end users use case needs.
• Ensure final design meets accepted specifications.
• Organize their own activity and partners activities for the delivery of internal and external projects.
• Evaluate components and vendor partners for process control equipment and services.
• Communicate effectively with the product development team to understand machine requirements.
• Maintains awareness of current state-of-the-art technologies and trends in electrical engineering and automation and implement product improvement ideas to maintain a cost and technically competitive standard offerings.
• Troubleshoot electrical power and control systems.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, reacting quickly to issues.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

 Essential qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering or technology in Electrical / Electronics / Electronics and telecommunication / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent with a minimum experience of 7+ years.
• Design and engineering experience in engineering equipment for the Mining, Mineral process or similar to bulk material handling.
• Experience on VVVF Drive, motor sizing, cable sizing, equipment electrical layout, cable schedule preparation is mandatory
• Strong experience using 2D and 3D design software.
• Experience using electrical engineering software
• Working knowledge of SAP is desirable, Microsoft Office Products 
• Capability to make decisions independently while working as part of a team. 
• Capability to work in structured manner even under pressure.
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting industrial controls systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Experience in designing process automation for OEM equipment is a plus.
• Experience with commissioning automated equipment or systems is a plus.
• Experience with Low Voltage & Medium Voltage motors is a plus.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Experience on selection of various types of sensors
• Experience with Functional Safety Systems is a plus

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Highly autonomous, capable of making decisions, work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and effective interpersonal skills are required.
• Well developed computer skills.
• Product knowledge of major mining equipment is a plus.
• Must be able to function effectively both as a member of a team and as an individual contributor.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted with limited supervision.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Must be capable of effectively working on several projects at one time.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you (with full working rights in Australia) to apply even if you don't meet all the specified qualification/ requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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