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Electrical Systems & Integration Engineer

Fortescue·📍 Australia·Posted 28 Oct 2026

About Us  Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives. Our Opportunity  Work Location: Eliwana/Flying Fish - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 90 kilometres west of Tom Price. Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off - FIFO Ex Perth We are seeking an Electrical Systems and Integration Engineer to support the launch and operational ramp-up of Fortescue Zero's battery-electric vehicle (BEV) power systems in the Pilbara. This role will provide electrical integration, commissioning and technical support to ensure vehicle electrical systems, controls and power systems operate safely and effectively. Working closely with mine site teams, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Fortescue Zero's Australian and UK engineering teams, you will investigate faults, resolve technical issues and support the ongoing reliability and availability of the BEV fleet. Key Responsibilities  Support electrical systems integration, commissioning and handover of Fortescue Zero power systems, ensuring vehicle controls and connected equipment operate as intended Provide on-site technical support to identify and resolve electrical, controls and software issues affecting BEV fleet availability Diagnose faults using electrical schematics, fault codes, event logs, system data and specialist diagnostic tools Investigate recurring technical issues, undertake structured root-cause analysis and communicate findings to relevant engineering teams Prepare clear technical reports outlining fault evidence, operational impacts, investigations and recommended corrective actions Support approved electrical and software corrective actions in accordance with engineering authorisations and change-control processes Record commissioning results, service events, fault histories and operational learnings to support continuous product improvement Coordinate with site personnel, OEMs and internal stakeholders to track defects, engineering actions and technical resolutions Verify repairs and integration changes through functional testing while maintaining compliance with site safety requirements and high-voltage procedures. Qualifications and Experience  Degree or equivalent qualification in electrical, electronic, mechatronic or control systems engineering Minimum two years' relevant engineering experience in electrical systems, controls, integration, commissioning or technical support Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical schematics, fault codes, event logs and system data to diagnose complex technical issues Experience in commissioning, field fault-finding and structured root-cause investigations, preferably within mining or heavy mobile equipment environments Experience with battery-electric vehicles, electrical power systems or high-voltage equipment will be highly regarded Practical experience with vehicle Controller Area Network (CAN) systems and associated communication protocols Working knowledge of Vector CAN diagnostic tools, including CANalyzer and CANape Understanding of engineering change control, configuration management, safety and quality processes, with the ability to obtain required high-voltage training and site authorisations Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across Australian and international engineering teams and meet applicable mine site access and fitness requirements. Our Commitment  Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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