Applications Engineer (12 month maternity leave contract)

Applications Engineer (12-Month Maternity Leave Contract)

Engineering | Technical Sales Support | HVAC & Thermal Solutions

Somersby, NSW

Are you an engineer or technically-minded professional who enjoys solving problems, working with customers, and seeing your ideas make a real impact?

BAC Australia is a leading provider of cooling tower and HVAC solutions, delivering innovative products and exceptional service to customers across Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for an Applications Engineer to join our team on a 12-month maternity leave contract, and with our continued growth there's the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical and commercial skills with an industry leader in cooling tower and heat rejection technology.

Whether you're an early-career engineer looking for your next step or you already have experience in HVAC, mechanical systems or technical products, you'll be supported to develop your expertise while contributing to projects across a wide range of industries.

Why Join BAC?

We're a people-focused organisation experiencing strong growth, with a culture built on courage, continuous improvement, trust and accountability.  At BAC, our Employee Value Proposition is simple:

Grow. Make an Impact. Feel Valued. Belong.

When you join BAC, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package

• Incentive plan

• Monthly rostered day off plus an additional leave day each year

• Salary continuance insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives

• Learning and development opportunities

• A supportive, collaborative team environment

• Exposure to some of Australia's most significant infrastructure, commercial and industrial projects

About the Role

As our Applications Engineer, you'll work closely with our Sales and Engineering teams to provide technical solutions that help customers select the right products for their needs.

You'll play a key role in preparing quotations, reviewing project requirements, supporting customers and sales representatives, and delivering technically sound and commercially practical solutions.

This is a varied and hands-on role that combines engineering, customer engagement, problem-solving and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare product selections and technical recommendations to meet customer requirements

• Develop quotations, proposals and tender submissions

• Provide technical support and application advice to customers and internal stakeholders

• Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities

• Prepare technical documentation, presentations and sales tools

• Support product launches, technical training and industry events

• Analyse market, product and customer data to support business decisions

• Assist with pricing models and commercial evaluations

• Respond to customer enquiries and provide timely project support

• Work collaboratively with Sales, Engineering and Production teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes

About You

We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and enjoys working with both technical and commercial aspects of a business.

You will ideally have:

• A degree, diploma or trade qualification in Engineering or a related discipline

• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in technical products and systems

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• High attention to detail and organisational skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using ERP, CRM (SAP), AutoCAD, Revit or similar software.

Desirable

• Experience in an engineering, technical sales support or applications role

• Exposure to HVAC, mechanical services, manufacturing or industrial equipment

• Experience preparing quotations, proposals or technical documentation

• Experience working directly with customers or supporting a sales team

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

You'll thrive here if you are:

• Eager to learn and develop your career

• Customer-focused and solutions-driven

• Comfortable working with both technical and commercial information

• A collaborative team player

• Adaptable and proactive

• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer outcomes

Apply Now

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Australian business, develop both your engineering and commercial capabilities, and contribute to projects that make a real difference for our customers.

This role is offered as a 12-month maternity leave contract, with potential for extension.

Applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia.

BAC Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Apply now and grow your career with BAC Australia.