What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Application, Design Engineer - PIT Business position at ME Global?
Description
About the Company
ME Elecmetal is a leading global supplier of wear product solutions for the mining, aggregate, construction, and recycling industries. The company partners with mining and mineral processing operations worldwide to improve productivity, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
ME Elecmetal’s product portfolio includes:
- Electric and hydraulic mining shovel undercarriage systems
- Grinding media
- Mill liners
- Crusher liners
- Specialty castings
- Engineering and design services
- ME FIT Systems®
With more than 1,000 employees, ME Elecmetal serves customers across 40 countries.
Position Summary
The Field Application & Design Engineer – PIT Business, plays a critical role in supporting ME Elecmetal’s value-driven technical strategy through product development, field application engineering, and customer collaboration.
This role focuses on the reverse engineering, analysis, and design optimization of electric and hydraulic mining shovel undercarriage systems. The engineer will work directly with customers, field personnel, and internal engineering teams to capture and interpret point cloud scan data, develop precise 3D CAD models, and improve wear-part performance through innovative engineering solutions.
The position combines field work, technical design, customer engagement, and data-driven analysis to help mining operations reduce downtime, optimize maintenance practices, and improve equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers, account managers, and product managers to understand operational challenges and develop customized engineering solutions.
- Support mining optimization projects through field data collection, analysis, and technical evaluation.
- Perform reverse engineering activities using point cloud scanning technologies and CAD modeling tools.
- Develop detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings for undercarriage components and wear parts.
- Analyze wear patterns and equipment performance to identify opportunities for design and material improvements.
- Partner with regional and technical teams to support product development initiatives and innovation efforts.
- Provide technical expertise and training to internal teams to support undercarriage optimization across equipment lines.
- Participate in site visits to oversee scanning operations, gather field insights, and collaborate with maintenance personnel.
- Support engineering documentation, reporting, and change management processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering and design of electric and hydraulic mining shovel undercarriage systems.
- Strong proficiency with CAD and PDM systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to write technical reports, training documentation, and customer-facing materials.
- Basic understanding of metallurgy and mechanical systems.
- Willingness to travel to customer mine sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in product development and data-driven engineering analysis.
- Strong experience with undercarriage wear-part analysis and design.
- In-depth knowledge of mining operations and electric/hydraulic shovel systems.
- Experience with point cloud reverse engineering technologies such as Creaform, Faro, or Hexagon.
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional.
- Familiarity with Engineering Change Management procedures.
- Experience translating customer requirements into technical specifications.
- Spanish language skills are a plus.
- Strong presentation and customer engagement skills.