[IPD] Pre-Sales Solution Engineer - Motor Control Solutions

IPD Group Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Additional leave for years of service

Staff discounts

Job summary

IPD Group is seeking a skilled Pre-Sales Solution Engineer – Motor Control Solutions to join ourProduct Management and Marketing team. This role may be based in NSW, QLD, or VIC and involves technical leadership across the customer journey, from solution development to demonstrations and PoCs.

You will work with sales leaders, customers, and internal stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and unlock the full value of IPD's Motor Control portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Motor Control products and systems.
• Experience in sales, pre-sales, technical solutions, or technical consulting roles.
• Hands-on experience with Motor Control – configuration and diagnostics.
• Experience using CRM systems, developing PoCs, and delivering solution demonstrations.
• Familiarity with industry software, design tools, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored Motor Control solutions.
• Design, present, and support technical solutions through demonstrations, PoCs, workshops, training sessions, and technical documentation.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise across Motor Control technologies, including configuration, commissioning, and diagnostics of VSDs, Soft Starters, and Motor Control systems.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor supporting customers, consultants, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators throughout the sales cycle.
• Build strong customer relationships through technical consultation, site visits, remote engagement, and industry events.
• Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and technology vendors to provide market feedback and support portfolio growth.
• Maintain technical resources, track pre-sales activities and performance metrics, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Share technical knowledge and support ongoing development of sales and pre-sales teams.

Skills

Motor control products

Sales / Pre-sales

CRM & PoCs

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Planning & time management

Willingness to travel

Tools

CRM software

Job description

[IPD] Pre-Sales Solution Engineer - Motor Control Solutions

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wetherill Park, NSW

Job Category: Product Management & Marketing

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.

Job Description

Are you a Motor Control specialist who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and helping customers find the right solution?

IPD is excited to introduce a newly created role for a Pre-Sales Solution Engineer – Motor Control Solutionsto join our growing Product Management and Marketing team. Reporting to the Business Manager – Pre-Sales & Training, this opportunity can be based in NSW, QLD, or VIC and will play a key role in strengthening our pre-sales capability and supporting the continued growth of our Motor Control portfolio.

Working closely with sales leaders, customers, and internal stakeholders, you will act as the technical expert throughout the customer journey, supporting solution development, product selection, system design, demonstrations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and technical training. You'll play a critical role in helping customers solve complex challenges, optimise project outcomes, and unlock the full value of IPD's Motor Control portfolio.

If you're passionate about motor control technologies, enjoy solving technical challenges, and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role:

As the Pre-Sales Solution Engineer -Motor Control, you will provide technical expertise and solution support for IPD's Motor Control portfolio

• Collaborating with sales teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored Motor Control solutions.
• Designing, presenting, and supporting technical solutions through demonstrations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), workshops, training sessions, and technical documentation.
• Providing hands-on technical expertise across Motor Control technologies, including the configuration, commissioning, and diagnostics of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), Soft Starters, and Motor Control systems.
• Acting as a trusted technical advisor by supporting customers, consultants, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators throughout the sales cycle.
• Building strong customer relationships through technical consultation, site visits, remote engagement, and industry events.
• Partnering with Product Management, Marketing, and technology vendors to provide market feedback, support portfolio growth, and contribute technical content and insights.
• Maintaining technical resources, tracking pre-sales activities and performance metrics, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sharing technical knowledge and supporting the ongoing development of sales and pre-sales teams.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You:

This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and working hands-on with Motor Control products

• Tertiary or trade qualifications with 5+ years' experience in Motor Control products and systems are required
• Experience in sales, pre-sales, technical solutions, or technical consulting roles.
• Hands-on experience with Motor Control – configuration and diagnostics
• Experience using CRM systems, developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and delivering solution demonstrations.
• Familiarity with industry software, design tools, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

About us:

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.

Be an integral part of our team and enjoy great benefits, including a day off on your birthday and additional leave in recognition of your years of service and other discounts for working with us!

You must have the right to work in Australia.

IPD is proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.

When you apply, please let us know what pronouns you use.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Only applicants suitable for the position will be contacted.