BHS Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

MAKE IT AMAZING

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

About the role

Sydney Airport is seeking a technically skilled and solutions-focused BHS Mechanical Engineer to join our Group Operations team. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of our Baggage Handling System (BHS), a vital part of the airport’s infrastructure.

As part of the BHS Asset Team, you’ll provide mechanical engineering expertise across day-to-day operations, system upgrades, and lifecycle planning. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and OEMs to troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement, and deliver engineering projects that enhance system reliability and throughput.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to
 

• Provide technical support for BHS operations, maintenance, and fault resolution.
• Lead or support engineering projects including upgrades, modifications, and replacements.
• Analyse performance and maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Optimise preventive maintenance schedules and review spare parts strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, OEMs, and contractors to plan and deliver system works.

About You

You’re a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for making things happen. You bring:

• A degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering (postgrad in Asset Management or Data Analytics desirable).
• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering within operational or maintenance environments—ideally in material handling or airport systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Project engineering experience including scopes of work, design reviews, and contractor coordination.
• Knowledge of machinery safety standards and preventive maintenance principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.