Technical Sales & Application Engineer

Join HYDAC, a global leader in hydraulics, automation and industrial technology, and help customers solve real-world engineering challenges.

As a Sales Engineer, you'll work closely with equipment manufacturers and industrial customers to understand how their machines and operations work, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend practical solutions that increase performance, reliability, energy efficiency and productivity.

This role is about much more than selling products. You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, building strong customer relationships and helping clients adopt modern hydraulic, automation, control and electrification technologies. You'll work on a wide variety of applications and industries, combining your engineering knowledge with commercial skills to deliver solutions that create real value for customers.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, working directly with customers and seeing the impact of your solutions in the field, HYDAC offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while contributing to the future of industrial and mobile equipment technology.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work with major mining, energy and industrial customers across Western Australia.
• Represent a globally recognised leader in hydraulic motion and control technology.
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and ownership of your territory.
• Combine technical engineering expertise with commercial success.
• Influence major projects from concept through to implementation.
• Access ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and customer success.

About HYDAC

HYDAC is a global leader in hydraulic, filtration, thermal management, electronic and motion control technologies. With more than 40 years of success in Australia and a nationwide presence across five branches, we partner with customers to deliver innovative solutions that improve performance, efficiency and reliability.

Our reputation has been built on technical excellence, quality products and strong customer relationships. As we continue to grow across Western Australia, we are seeking an experienced Technical Sales & Application Engineer to help drive the next phase of our success.

About the Role

As our Technical Sales & Application Engineer, you will be responsible for developing HYDAC's market presence across Western Australia through a combination of hydraulic application expertise, technical sales capability and proactive business development.

Working with end users, OEMs, EPC contractors, distributors and channel partners, you'll identify opportunities, provide technical advice and deliver practical solutions that support customer success.

This role offers the opportunity to build long-term customer relationships while supporting projects across multiple industrial sectors throughout Western Australia.

What You'll Be Doing

Territory Development & Business Growth

• Develop and grow HYDAC's presence across Western Australia.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with key industry stakeholders.

• Develop relationships with OEMs, EPC contractors, distributors and end users.

• Manage sales opportunities from initial engagement through to project delivery.

• Prepare quotations, proposals and technical solution recommendations.

• Maintain an active sales pipeline and support forecasting activities.

Technical Application Support

• Provide hydraulic application advice and component selection support.
• Assist customers with system troubleshooting and solution development.
• Support motion and control system integration activities.
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations and customer training.
• Work closely with customers to identify opportunities for performance improvement.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Support distributors, OEMs and industrial end users with ongoing technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, customer service, logistics and warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline activity and opportunity reporting.

Industries You'll Support

You'll work with customers across a diverse range of industries, including:

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Marine
• Data Centre in Industry
• Aviation & Ground Support
• Agriculture
• OEM Equipment Manufacturing
• EPC / EPCM Contractors
• Heavy Industrial Operations

Customers & Partners

You'll have the opportunity to engage with some of Australia's leading operators and industry partners, including organisations across the mining, energy and industrial sectors.

The role also supports national channel partners through technical guidance, joint customer engagement and hydraulic solution development.

Territory Coverage

This position is based in Bayswater, Western Australia, with responsibility for customers across Western Australia.

Periodic regional travel may be required, including visits to the Pilbara, Midwest and Southwest regions.

What Success Looks Like

• Growing HYDAC's market presence across Western Australia.
• Developing strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Delivering technically sound and commercially successful solutions.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Contributing to HYDAC's continued growth and success.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hydraulic fluid power knowledge (essential).

• Mechanical, Mechatronic or related Engineering qualification, or relevant technical trade background.

• Experience in technical sales, hydraulic applications or industrial solutions.

• Ability to combine technical problem-solving with commercial opportunity development.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and customer engagement skills.

• Self-motivated approach with the ability to manage a defined territory.

What We Offer

At HYDAC, we recognise and reward the talent, expertise and commitment of our people.

• Competitive Salary Package including performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle, mobile phone and laptop.
• Career Growth & Development through ongoing technical training, product education and professional development.
• Autonomous & Influential Role where your expertise directly impacts customer and business success.
• Exposure to Major Industry Projects across mining, energy, OEM and industrial sectors.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support for you and your immediate family.
• Supportive Team Culture built on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Global Brand, Local Opportunity with the backing of an international market leader and a strong local team.

Rady to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about hydraulic technology, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want to build a rewarding career with a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of HYDAC's continued growth across Western Australia.