<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>A global technology manufacturer that designs and delivers <strong>automation, grading, and material-handling systems</strong> used across agriculture and food-processing sectors. The company is growing rapidly across Australasia and invests heavily in R&amp;D, digital integration, and customer-driven engineering. Their solutions help clients improve yield, minimise waste, and boost operational efficiency through precision automation.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><p>This <strong>Pre-Sales Engineer</strong> role bridges the gap between clients, sales, and engineering. You'll translate technical requirements into practical, commercially sound solutions - from preparing detailed 2D layouts to scoping project installations. The position involves CAD design, proposal development, and collaboration with internal and external engineering teams, with the opportunity to travel regionally and internationally for training and implementation support.</p><p><strong>Key Duties</strong></p><ul><li> Create detailed <strong>2D CAD layouts </strong>and assist with conceptual<strong> 3D models</strong> for proposals.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to align system design with client requirements.</li><li>Conduct site assessments, validate specifications, and support system installations.</li><li>Partner with sales teams to communicate technical capabilities to prospective clients.</li><li>Coordinate internal project documentation, schedules, and delivery milestones.</li><li>Uphold safety and compliance standards across all project stages.</li><li>Participate in training and continuous improvement programs on new equipment and processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Needed</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.</li><li>Prior experience in pre-sales, project, or applications engineering.</li><li>Strong proficiency with 2D CAD software (AutoCAD or similar).</li><li>Ability to interpret complex mechanical and electrical documentation.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with a client-facing mindset.</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing concurrent projects.</li><li>Experience within automation, manufacturing, or industrial equipment sectors preferred.</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bonus Skills</strong></span></p><ul><li>Exposure to 3D modelling or visualisation software.</li><li>Familiarity with MVVM-style frameworks or industrial UI systems.</li><li>Understanding of PLC integration, machine control, or IoT systems.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of fabrication, installation, or commissioning processes.</li><li>Fluency in additional languages is advantageous.</li></ul><p>Hit Apply now and send your CV through, or call 098704116.<br /><em>Reference Number: 06900-0013326666</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice:</em> <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWFuaXNoLnJhdmlrdW1hci4yNjI3Mi4xMDkxOEByaGluei5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">