Mechanical Service Engineer

An Australian engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in advanced processing, inspection, and automation equipment is seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial equipment across customer sites.

Based in Brisbane, the role offers varied hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and exposure to a broad range of equipment. The position involves predominantly day-shift work with approximately 18 days of travel per year and no on-call roster, providing a strong balance of field service experience and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical and electromechanical industrial equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify practical solutions efficiently while working on customer sites.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, service documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and breakdown response as required.
• Work across a broad range of equipment and OEM technologies, developing strong technical versatility.
• Liaise directly with customers to understand equipment issues and provide professional technical support.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records, and technical documentation accurately.
• Work closely with engineering, service, and customer teams to resolve technical issues.
• Travel to customer sites across Brisbane, Queensland, and occasionally interstate as required.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, workmanship, and customer service at all times.

Requirements

• Mechanical trade qualification, ideally Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade / Fitter & Turner, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance, field service, machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with confidence working on tools, machinery, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and service documentation.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Technically curious and able to learn and adapt to unfamiliar equipment and systems.
• Comfortable working independently on customer sites and collaboratively with technical teams.
• Eligibility to obtain an ESO / restricted electrical licence, with training provided.
• Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing, processing, packaging, or complex production equipment is desirable but not essential.
• Australian work rights required.

If interested, apply now or send your resume to [email protected].