Technical Sales Support

The Automation Engineer will serve as the regional focal point for all automation-related business opportunities, technical sales support, project coordination, and service execution across the SEA & ANZ region. The role is critical to driving automation business growth from the current level of approximately €0.5 million annually to a projected €1.5-2.0 million annually, generating €8.5-9.0 million in Order Intake over the next five years.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface for all automation-related opportunities in SEA & ANZ.
• Support Account Managers in identifying, developing, and converting automation business opportunities.
• Prepare technical proposals, solution concepts, and customer presentations.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with customers and global automation teams.
• Serve as the main point of contact for automation projects within the region.
• Coordinate with customers, account managers, engineering teams, and global automation experts.
• Support execution of control system upgrades, QCS projects, machine rebuilds, and modernization projects.
• Perform on-site service activities, troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical support as required.
• Execute automation-related service contracts and support revenue generation through service activities.
• Drive growth in automation sales, including control upgrades, Quality Control Systems (QCS), machine rebuilds, spares, and service agreements.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, process control, technical sales, or service engineering.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, QCS, drive systems, or process automation solutions.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within SEA & ANZ.
• Proficiency in English.