Sales Application Engineer

Epiroc; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiroc in Centurion, Pretoria is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to translate mine requirements and machine data into practical, compliant solutions, developing technical architecture, BOMs and interfaces to advance opportunities from concept to delivery.

Based in Centurion, you will conduct technical discovery, audits and define installation assumptions, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable mining and automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or systems design in mining or industrial automation.
• Experience conducting mine and machine audits, interpreting electrical drawings and OEM documentation, developing machine-level BOMs and defining installation/interface assumptions.
• Experience developing technical proposals, compliance responses, test scenarios, risk registers and handover packs for multi-stakeholder projects.
• Practical exposure to vehicle networks, sensors, GNSS, RF systems, CAN bus, digital/analogue I/O, networking and server-connected applications.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, network architecture and installation layouts; AutoCAD/Visio/draw.io advantageous.
• Registration with a recognised engineering body and training in functional safety, ISO 21815, EMESRT or mining mobile-equipment systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate mine requirements and machine data into practical, compliant solutions.
• Develop technical architecture, machine-level BOMs and installation assumptions.
• Lead mine audits and gather OEM-interface information.
• Define hardware architecture, sensor logic and cable lengths.
• Define test scenarios, KPI inputs, and technical proposal content.
• Validate scope before quotation and freeze baseline after PO.
• Support Operations with audits, BOMs and dependencies.

Skills

Technical sales

Applications engineering

Systems engineering

Mining industry experience

Solution design

Education

Bachelor's degree / National Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

draw.io

Job description

Join us as a Sales Application Engineer and play a key role in shaping Titan CAS opportunities across your assigned region. You’ll translate mine requirements and machine data into practical, compliant solutions—developing the technical architecture, machine-level BOM, assumptions, interfaces and proposal baseline needed to confidently take opportunities from concept through to safe and successful delivery.

Your Mission:

• Conduct structured technical discovery and review mine operating environment, interaction requirements and maturity.
• Lead / support site audits and machine audits; obtain machine, electrical, physical-installation and OEM-interface information.
• Classify HV / LV / ancillary fleets, VTV / VTP / VTX interaction and Level 7 / 8 / 9 intent.
• Confirm RF region, connectivity architecture, Command Suite / server implications and reporting requirements.
• Define hardware architecture, sensor / zone logic and machine-level BOM including cable lengths, brackets and installation-kit assumptions.
• Define pedestrian-tag, charging-rack, power, cooling and related complementary scope where applicable.
• Screen Level 9 / ISO 21815 / OEM requirements and elevate non-standard interfaces to Product Company / R&D.
• Define test scenarios, KPI inputs, support assumptions and technical proposal content.
• Validate technical scope before quotation release and freeze the technical baseline after PO.
• Support Preparation by ensuring Operations receives audits, BOMs, assumptions, technical dependencies and open actions

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Mining, Industrial or Control and Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Registration with a recognised engineering body and formal training in functional safety, ISO 21815, EMESRT or mining mobile-equipment systems will be advantageous.
• Five or more years' experience in technical sales, applications engineering, systems engineering or solution design within mining, mobile equipment, industrial automation, telematics or safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience conducting mine and machine audits, interpreting electrical drawings and OEM documentation, developing machine-level BOMs and defining installation and interface assumptions.
• Experience developing technical proposals, compliance responses, test scenarios, risk registers and technical handover packs for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Practical exposure to vehicle networks, sensors, GNSS, RF systems, CAN bus, digital and analogue I/O, networking and server-connected applications is preferred.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, network architecture and installation layouts; experience with AutoCAD, Visio or draw.io is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Command Suite, device configuration tools, firmware management, diagnostic logs and structured requirements/test-management practices is preferred.

Location: Centurion, Pretoria

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more atwww.epiroc.com