A key summary of the role is outlined below. A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review. Duties / Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the drilling technology programme. Own technical direction, partner relationships, and engineering decisions. Translate complex concepts into operational, working machines. Coordinate a team of expert partners across robotics, hydraulics, software, and structural design. Operate with autonomy, balancing technical ambition with commercial and operational realities. Requirements Degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering. Hands-on experience building, debugging, and delivering real-world complex machines or robotic systems. Strong technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, and software domains. Commercially aware with ability to weigh capability, cost, complexity, and time to market. Proven credibility in leading multidisciplinary technical teams. Soft Skills Forward-thinking, ready to design what comes next rather than maintain the status quo. Leadership through expertise and influence, not authority. Motivated by challenging, high-impact projects and ownership of outcomes. Whats on Offer Full ownership of a high-impact programme with an operational prototype already in place. Collaboration with top-tier engineering partners. Executive support and autonomy to make meaningful decisions. A rare chance to leave a lasting mark on the mining exploration industry. The salary is open for discussion and will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills and experience.