Engineer Laboratory Robotics Perth Operations Centre

• Unique opportunity to join a company at the forefront of technology and innovation
• Be involved in the integration of robotic technology into the minerals processing industry
• Work with people who have a similar passion and approach their work with energy and integrity
• Exciting time as we progress with the commissioning of another fully automated analytical Iron Ore laboratory

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Laboratory Robotics Engineer to join our Process Engineering and Metallurgy, Sampling and Measurement Assets team based in Perth. In this newly created role, you will be responsible for providing engineering support for robotic and automated equipment dedicated to the sampling and analysis of iron ore.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

This unique role is a great opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic mechatronics or robotics engineer to play a key role in the development of maintenance strategies and tactics for automated sampling and analysis assets whilst providing technical expertise to support capital and innovation projects.

Reporting to the Principal Process Engineering and Metallurgy, Sampling and Measurement Assets, you will:

• Utilise equipment performance to develop maintenance strategies and tactics for automated sampling, measurement and laboratory assets
• Develop reliability and cost improvement programs for automated sampling and analysis assets
• Provide design review and technical assurance expertise to studies, sustaining capital and growth and innovation project teams
• Support the deployment of maintenance tactics and changes across site

What you'll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics
• Automation and large industrial robotics experience
• Knowledge of cost, efficiency, and productivity optimisation methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Understanding of robotic system movement design and implementation techniques
• Current 'C' Class drivers' licence

Where you'll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

This position is based at our state-of-the-art Operations Centre, with travel to our iron ore port and mine operations as required. Located near the Perth domestic airport, the Operations Centre is a key component of our Mine of the Future™ vision.

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A supportive and inclusive community environment
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive employee share scheme, extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options, and exclusive employee discount schemes
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications close on Sunday 16th May (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).