Hybrid Application Engineer: Tech Solutions & Growth

RS Asia Pacific; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentive bonus

Superannuation

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

RS Asia Pacific is seeking an Application Engineer in Australia to provide technical guidance, understand customer needs, and drive commercial growth across the market. The role covers supporting sales teams, delivering training, and guiding product selections.

You will build product knowledge, identify opportunities, and engage customers throughout the full sales cycle, including post-sales support. Hybrid work arrangement and incentives are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Application Engineer in electronics, mechanical, industrial, distribution, or related RS industry roles.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively at all business levels.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to provide value-added technical specification and engineering advice to customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert supporting sales and business teams.
• Build and maintain product knowledge (FAQs, comparisons, alternatives).
• Deliver product and technical training to sales teams and customers.
• Support new product selection and launches with Product and Supplier Managers.
• Develop strong knowledge of the RS Pro product range and applications.
• Provide technical advice to customers and internal sales teams.
• Support sales and marketing with technical solutions and value propositions.
• Identify customer projects and specification opportunities.
• Support trade shows, demos, and technical marketing activities.
• Engage with customers across the full sales cycle, including post-sales support.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Customer engagement

Job description

RS Asia Pacific is seeking an Application Engineer in Australia to provide technical guidance, understand customer needs, and drive commercial growth across the market. The role covers supporting sales teams, delivering training, and guiding product selections.

You will build product knowledge, identify opportunities, and engage customers throughout the full sales cycle, including post-sales support. Hybrid work arrangement and incentives are part of the package.