Application Engineer - Brisbane Office
Application Engineer – Industrial Automation
- Cutting edge industrial automation technology
- Enviable client base with untapped market growth opportunities
- Flexible working environment and social culture
Who we are:
Festo. At the forefront of industrial automation. We foster sustainable growth and keep the world moving.
As the world population grows and is limited in resources, our customers depend on efficient production. We inspire with smart, intuitive, easily integrated solutions for industrial automation and are a global partner for industrial training.
With over 60 years’ experience in factory and process automation, we pride ourselves on being global leaders in our field.
About the role:
Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as an Application Engineer - Industrial Automation!
We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Application Engineer - Industrial Automation. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing pre-sales application consultancy to our sales team, with a specific focus on Electric Automation.
As an Application Engineer, you will not only propose solutions but also consider commercial aspects to ensure the best outcomes for our customers. Your proactive approach will drive the expansion of our automation business by uncovering potential and identifying opportunities.
Your main responsibility will be assisting customers in selecting and acquiring Electric Automation products that are perfectly suited to their specific applications. Additionally, you will be accountable for the pre-sales design of solutions and the development of conceptual ideas for custom solutions before handing them over to our engineering team.
From the early stages of solution concept to the initial installation at the customer site, you will be involved in the end-to-end process. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the entire lifecycle of our projects.
About You!
Our curiosity has made us a driving force in automation technology for decades. We want to keep the world moving, so we’re looking for unconventional thinkers, inventive talents, and team players – in other words, people who can make a real contribution.
- Managing existing client relationships to be sustainable, profitable and an advocate for the Festo business.
- Completed studies in the field of Engineering such as electrical engineering, mechatronics, or automation technology.
- Solid technical knowledge and understanding of automation and drive technology.
- An analytical mind, with highly tuned problem solving and negotiation skills.
Reasons you’ll stay:
As a proudly independent global family-owned company, we shape our own future and are committed to the pursuit of success. We have high expectations of ourselves and others and harness the passion and experience of our people to deliver first-class performance. We recognise change as an opportunity and seek to drive transformation and have the courage to find new and better ways of doing things!
As a driver and shaper of our market, we meet challenges with courage and determination.
- Global organisation that is family owned – opportunities for potential global moves, plus other areas for internal mobility.
- Flexible working place – currently hybrid arrangement in Australia, except for 100% remote roles.
- Onsite parking at our Melbourne HQ.
- Inclusive and positive culture with plenty of celebrations – Birthday’s, Morning Tea’s, Oktoberfest, Running Club etc
- World class training with the Festo Academy and the FestoHQ youtube channel – check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@FestoHQ
If you are passionate about industrial automation, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a team that drives innovation, then this role is perfect for you!
Join us in shaping the future of industrial automation. Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!
If you would like to know more about the role or want to have a confidential chat, please reach out to Keran James, on 0400 022 002 or email [email protected]
More information about Festo can be found at https://www.festo.com/au/en/e/about-festo/company/festo-a-family-owned-company-id_3700/