Applications Engineer
About the Company:
Liebherr-Australia’s experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technology, makes us a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. We sell and service mining equipment, earthmoving machinery, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as foundation and piling equipment throughout Australia and New Zealand. Are you ready to join the Liebherr family?
About the Role:
As an Applications Engineer based in either Perth or Brisbane, you’ll serve as the primary technical expert in mining applications, converting sales opportunities and providing consultancy to customers transitioning to decarbonised mining solutions. You will collaborate with Sales, Technology and Product Management teams to assess, scope, and manage product applications before, during, and after the sales process. From conducting site assessments to providing analytical advice and driving new business opportunities, this role offers a dynamic mix of engineering, strategy, and customer interaction. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of mining technology, helping customers optimise efficiency and solve operational challenges.
Skills and Duties:
With an immediate start, you will be required to:
- Be the mining systems expert – Serve as the go-to technical resource for internal teams and customers
- Conduct site assessments & engineering evaluations – Provide tailored solutions based on mining data, performance metrics, and productivity analysis
- Support electrification & ZEM adoption – Help mining operations transition to battery-electric and decarbonised technologies
- Identify new market opportunities – Expand Liebherr’s presence by analysing competitor equipment and engaging with new customers
- Collaborate globally – Work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement innovative mining solutions
- Deliver technical consultancy – Provide engineering calculations, cost analysis, and reports that help customers optimise their mining systems
- Improve product applications – Continuously enhance Liebherr’s product performance and customer experience
Requirements:
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or a related field) with up to 2 years of industry experience
- Alternatively, candidates without an engineering degree should have at least 5 years of industry experience in mining, heavy equipment, or related sectors
- Exposure to or a strong interest in mining systems, electrification trends, and ZEM technologies is preferred
- Experience with mining software (e.g., RPM TALPAC) and data analysis for mining fleet and productivity evaluations is preferred
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – Able to work with customers, engineers, and business teams
- Ability to travel to mine sites to perform engineering evaluations, testing and site assessments
- Previous exposure to heavy mining equipment, particularly trucks, excavators, and dozers
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.
How to Apply:
Diversity and Inclusion:
Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group’s Core Values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace.
Culture:
We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.
Benefits:
- Exciting career growth in a future-focused, high-tech industry
- Opportunities to shape the future of mining through electrification and decarbonisation
- Global collaboration with top experts in mining technology
- Competitive salary and benefits, including paid parental leave, bonus leave, health insurance, and career development programmes
- A culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional development.
Paid Parental Leave | Bonus Leave | Purchase Leave | Early Access to LSL
Corporate Health Insurance | Novated Lease | Travel Club
Liebherr One Hub – Employee Discount Portal for Great Savings
Soft skills and Leadership training programs
How to apply
Please apply via the link below.
Enquires to Jansia McCormack, HR Business Partner – las-careers@liebherr.com
Applications close COB Friday, 7th of March 2025.
Candidates are advised that interviews may commence before closing date. Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application.
No agencies or third parties please.
Please note applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Rhea Paul.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.
Location
Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.
555 Great Eastern Highway
6104 Perth
Australia (AU)
Contact
Rhea Paul
Rhea Paul
Jansia McCormack
