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HYDAC is a global leader in hydraulics, filtration, motion control, automation and industrial technology. We partner with customers across mining, energy, manufacturing and heavy industry to deliver solutions that improve equipment performance, reliability and efficiency.

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you'll be the face of HYDAC across Western Australia, working directly with customers to understand their operational challenges, provide technical expertise and identify opportunities where our solutions can deliver measurable value.

This is a field-based external sales role that combines engineering knowledge with relationship building and commercial success. You'll regularly visit customer sites, engage with engineers, maintenance teams, reliability professionals and decision-makers, and help customers solve real-world challenges using HYDAC's industry-leading technologies.

Supported by a respected global brand, an established customer base and experienced technical specialists, you'll have the opportunity to build long-term customer partnerships while developing a rewarding career with one of the world's leading hydraulic technology companies.


Why You'll Love This Role

  • Represent a globally recognised leader in hydraulic and motion control technology.

  • Work directly with major mining, energy, industrial and OEM customers across Western Australia.

  • Enjoy a high level of autonomy and ownership of your territory.

  • Combine technical engineering expertise with customer engagement and commercial success.

  • Influence customer projects from concept through to implementation.

  • Build long-term relationships with industry-leading organisations.

  • Access ongoing technical training, professional development and career progression opportunities.

  • Enjoy the support of experienced engineering, product and customer service teams.

  • Join a collaborative and supportive culture focused on customer success and continuous improvement.

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.

As we continue to strengthen our presence across Western Australia, we are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to support existing customers, develop new opportunities and drive long-term growth throughout the region.

About the Role

As our Technical Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout Western Australia.

Working closely with end users, OEMs, EPC contractors, distributors and channel partners, you will regularly visit customer sites to understand operational requirements, provide technical advice and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.

This role combines external technical sales with application support, allowing you to leverage your engineering expertise while helping customers achieve practical and commercially successful outcomes.

You'll manage a defined territory, support an established customer base and develop new business opportunities that contribute to HYDAC's continued growth in the Western Australian market.

What You'll Be Doing

Territory Development & Business Growth

  • Manage and grow HYDAC's customer portfolio across Western Australia.

  • Conduct regular customer visits and site engagements throughout your territory.

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

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

  • Promote HYDAC products, systems and engineering solutions.

  • Manage opportunities from initial engagement through to successful 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 hydraulic, motion control and automation applications.

  • Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations and customer training.

  • Work closely with customers to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability and efficiency.

  • Collaborate with internal engineering specialists to develop effective customer solutions.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.

  • Engage with engineering, maintenance, operations, reliability and procurement stakeholders.

  • Support distributors, OEMs and industrial end users with ongoing technical guidance.

  • Collaborate with HYDAC engineering, customer service, logistics and operations 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 Centres

  • Aviation & Ground Support

  • Agriculture

  • OEM Equipment Manufacturing

  • EPC / EPCM Contractors

  • Heavy Industrial Operations

Territory Coverage

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

This is a customer-facing field sales role involving regular travel across the state.

Periodic regional travel may include visits to the Pilbara, Midwest and Southwest regions.


What Success Looks Like

  • Growing HYDAC's market presence across Western Australia.

  • Building trusted, long-term customer relationships.

  • Delivering technically sound and commercially successful solutions.

  • Identifying and converting new business opportunities.

  • Achieving territory growth objectives.

  • Contributing to HYDAC's continued success and reputation in the WA market.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong hydraulic fluid power knowledge (essential).

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

  • Experience in external 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.

  • Experience working with industrial, mining, OEM or energy sector customers.

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

  • Strong organisational skills and a customer-focused mindset.

What We Offer

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

We offer:

  • Competitive salary package including performance-based incentive opportunities.

  • Fully maintained company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop.

  • The opportunity to represent a respected global technology leader.

  • Access to an established customer base and strong market reputation.

  • Ongoing technical training, product education and professional development.

  • Support from experienced engineering and product specialists.

  • Career growth opportunities within a global organisation.

  • Exposure to major projects across mining, energy, OEM and industrial sectors.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support for you and your immediate family.

  • A collaborative team culture built on innovation, accountability and customer success.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about hydraulic technology, enjoy working directly with customers and want to build a successful career in technical sales 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.