Project Engineer

Location: Wangara & Perth Airport, WAEmployment Type: Full TimeEngineering | Mining Technology | Multidisciplinary Delivery
About Tribe TechTribe Tech designs and develops innovative drilling and mining technology for the global resources sector. Our work spans engineering design, machine development, automation, and field-ready drilling systems.As our Australian operations continue to grow, we are expanding our engineering capability to support the ongoing development, build, and commissioning of our drilling rigs.This role sits across our hydraulic, mechanical, controls and electrical teams, coordinating delivery of work packages and keeping the build and commissioning programme moving.
About the RoleWe are seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and execute work packages across our autonomous drilling rig programme.Unlike a single-discipline engineering role, this position cuts across hydraulic, mechanical, controls and electrical work streams — connecting design, build and commissioning activity so that work packages move forward on schedule.Engineers who enjoy coordinating people and priorities as much as solving technical problems, and who can speak the language of multiple engineering disciplines, will be well suited to this position.You will work closely with discipline leads and technicians to plan, sequence and track delivery of work packages, resolve cross-discipline blockers, and keep commissioning milestones on track.
Key ResponsibilitiesWork Package CoordinationPlan, sequence and track delivery of work packages across hydraulic, mechanical, controls and electrical disciplinesDefine scope, timelines and dependencies for each work package in collaboration with discipline leadsMaintain visibility of progress against the commissioning and build scheduleCross-Discipline DeliveryAct as the connective point between hydraulic, mechanical, controls and electrical teams during build and commissioningIdentify and resolve interface issues between disciplines before they become blockersEscalate technical or resourcing conflicts early, with a recommended path forwardSchedule & Progress TrackingTrack work package status against plan and flag slippage earlyMaintain and update punch lists, commissioning trackers and work package registersReport progress, blockers and risks to engineering and operations leadership Technical Coordination & Problem-SolvingSupport root-cause investigation where issues span more than one disciplineTranslate field and workshop feedback into coordinated action across teamsSupport commissioning test planning and execution alongside discipline engineersDocumentation & Continuous ImprovementMaintain clear records of work package scope, decisions and outcomesCapture lessons learned across disciplines and feed them into future work package planningContribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes across the engineering team
Systems You May Coordinate AcrossWork packages may span:Hydraulic systems — rod handling, sampling, hammer change, cylinders & valve banksMechanical systems — structural assemblies, powerunits, rotary headControls systems — PLC sequencing, interlocks, commissioning fault-findingElectrical systems — rig wiring, Remote Command Hub, sensor & diagnostics integration
About YouEssentialDegree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or similar) or equivalent experience6+ years experience in a project engineering, delivery, or multidisciplinary coordination roleExperience working across engineering disciplines on complex machinery or equipment programmesStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple work packages concurrentlyConfident communicator, comfortable coordinating priorities across technical teamsDesirableExperience in mobile equipment, mining equipment, or heavy machineryExposure to hydraulic, controls or electrical systems on drilling or mining equipmentExperience supporting commissioning of prototype or first-of-kind machineryFamiliarity with project scheduling and tracking toolsExperience working with international engineering or manufacturing teams
What We OfferFull-time role within a growing engineering teamBroad exposure across hydraulic, mechanical, controls and electrical disciplinesHands-on involvement in machine build and commissioningDirect collaboration with experienced engineers and techniciansOpportunity to grow as the business expands into manufacturing in India