Technical Sales Intern (Industrial Automation)

Melbourne & Sydney | 6-Month Fixed Term Program | 4–5 Days/Week
Where Engineering Meets Real-World ImpactAre you ready to turn your technical knowledge into real-world impact?Technical sales is where engineering meets business - and where decisions get made.
Technical expertise is just the starting point - the most impactful professionals combine technology, commercial thinking, and customer engagement to deliver real outcomes.
This is a hands-on 6-month capability-building role, where you’ll apply your technical knowledge in a customer-facing, commercially driven environment.
You’ll gain exposure to how automation, AI, IoT, big data, digital twins, industrial components, and advanced sensing technologies are applied to real customer challenges - and how ideas become real outcomes.
Location & Program StructureFor VIC-based candidates, this program includes a structured training phase in Sydney:First 3 months: Based in Sydney, working closely with our central team to build strong foundations in product knowledge, systems, and customer processesFinal 1–3 months: Transition back to Victoria, depending on individual readiness and business needs
Candidates should be open to a temporary relocation to Sydney during the initial training phase.
What You’ll Do & BuildSupport customer enquiries and quotations - from enquiry to pricing and deliveryContribute to day-to-day sales, customer, and operational activities, gaining real exposure to how solutions are delivered to customersWork hands-on with automation technologies across real industriesEngage directly with customers, build communication confidence and understand customer needsSupport opportunity follow-ups and participate in sales discussions to understand how decisions are made
You’ll also gain exposure to:Multi-million-dollar Proof of Concept (PoC) centres 2,000+ industrial automation products and solutions Real customer applications and live project environments
Who This Is ForBackground in technical fields, engineering, or tradesInterested in applying technical knowledge in a real business environmentCurious, proactive, and willing to learn fastDemonstrates discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethicStrong communication skills (or willingness to develop them)Available 4–5 days per week for 6 months
Why Join OMRONGlobal leader in industrial automationReal hands-on experience from day one - not just trainingBuild a rare mix of technical + commercial + customer skillsDevelop future-proof capability in the AI and automation era
Career PathwayThis program is designed as an entry pathway into technical and solution sales.During the 6-month program, you will build a strong foundation through hands-on involvement in sales, customer, and operational activities.
High-performing individuals may be considered for future opportunities across Australia and New Zealand, where you may progress into customer-facing roles such as Sales Engineer or Solution Engineer, taking on greater ownership of customer relationships, opportunities, and business outcomes.
👉 Apply NowStart your journey toward becoming a technical sales and solutions professional.