Senior Sales Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to lead sales and tendering activities for high‑voltage (HV) products and solutions. You will identify opportunities, engage with clients, and deliver tailored, high-quality tenders with strong technical content.

In this role you will build lasting relationships with key clients, advocate for advanced HV technologies, and align with account managers, product groups, and marketing to inform pricing, strategy, and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical sales or engineering within the HV industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of HV equipment by identifying opportunities and engaging with clients.
• Prepare and submit tenders and quotations with strong technical and commercial content.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Support pricing strategies, product positioning, and business development.

Skills

Sales expertise

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce SFDC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Smithfield, NSW, Australia Job ID: R0146884 Date Posted: 2026-10-02 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity: We are seeking a technically skilled and customer-focused Senior Sales Engineer to lead sales and tendering activities for high-voltage (HV) products and solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building client relationships, and brings a strong understanding of HV systems and market dynamics.

How you will make an impact

You will drive sales of HV equipment (e.g., GIS, circuit breakers, Econiq, DTB) by identifying opportunities, engaging with clients, and delivering tailored solutions. You will prepare and submit high-quality, timely tenders and quotations with strong technical and commercial content, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. You will build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high customer satisfaction. You will advocate for advanced technologies such as non-SF6 solutions and Econiq, and support market education through presentations and roadshows. You will work closely with Account Managers, Product groups, and Marketing to align on strategy, share market intelligence, and support joint initiatives & monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights to inform pricing strategies, product positioning, and business development. You will take full ownership of sales targets, contribute to strategic account planning, and support favorable contract negotiations and terms, ensure adherence to safety, integrity, and quality standards, and maintain accurate records in Salesforce (SFDC) and meet reporting KPIs. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• You hold bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• More than 7 years of experience in technical sales or engineering within the HV industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (SFDC) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English (speaking, listening, and writing).

More about us

At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you: Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. International working environment and empowering working culture. On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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