Application Engineer - Controls
Our Company
Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.
At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management, and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.
Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin, after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Application Engineer - Controls to join our Sales Engineering team based in Chipping Norton, NSW. In this pivotal role, you will develop to becoming the subject matter expert and support the sales department in the application of Daikin controls products into projects. This position will also be instrumental in driving business growth by leveraging your expertise to meet customer needs and maintain Daikin’s market-leading position.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Engineering and Controls Support: Providing expert-level technical support and solutions for Daikin's equipment and controls. This involves product selection, responding to technical queries, and developing and maintaining technical documentation and application tools.
• Training and Development: Creating and delivering engaging workshops, technical presentations, and seminars for our sales teams and key customers on engineering principles and Daikin's control solutions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with our State Sales teams, Product/R&D, Engineering, and Service departments to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards.
About You
You are a passionate and commercially minded engineer with a strong background in controls and technical sales. You thrive on solving complex problems and enjoy building lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
• A Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HVAC solutions, technical sales support, or a similar sales-oriented role.
• Occasional interstate and international travels as per required
• A solid understanding of control systems fundamentals and the ability to interpret and translate technical designs into practical product solutions.
• Experience with reading and interpreting technical plans and tender specifications.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver clear and compelling presentations.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, clients, and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Why join us?
• Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.
• Competitive salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus
• Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund
• Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan
• Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.
• Free parking on site
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status