Technical Applications Engineer

Technical Applications Engineer – Full Time (40 Hours per Week)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand (nationwide and occasional international travel)
Company: MULTIVAC New Zealand

About MULTIVAC

MULTIVAC is a global leader in processing and packaging solutions, supporting industries including food production, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing. MULTIVAC New Zealand provides nationwide technical expertise and end-to-end solutions, helping customers optimise performance, efficiency, and product quality.

About the Role

We are seeking a technically capable Technical Applications Engineer to support our sales and customer solutions team. This role is critical in providing technical expertise across equipment, applications, and integrated solutions.

This is a permanent, full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week). The role requires flexibility, including customer engagement, project coordination, and occasional travel within New Zealand and internationally.  Given the nature of the role, supporting our sales team, you will need to attend our offices in Auckland, rather than work from home.

Key Responsibilities

·         Support the sales team with technical input, proposals, and solution design

·         Prepare and deliver customer presentations and equipment recommendations

·         Provide accurate pricing, quotations, and technical documentation

·         Assist with training for customers and internal teams on equipment and applications

·         Maintain accurate records across CRM and sales systems

·         Coordinate equipment orders and prepare handover documentation to service teams

·         Support demonstration facilities and ensure equipment is presentation-ready

·         Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners

·         Travel as required to support customer and business needs

Minimum Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

·         A minimum of three years relevant industry experience or at least a relevant diploma/tertiary qualification

·         Experience in applications engineering, technical sales, or industrial equipment environments,

·         Strong technical and commercial understanding of processing, packaging, or automation systems

·         Proven ability to prepare proposals, pricing, and technical solutions

·         Customer service skills and ability to develop business relationships

·         Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

·         High level of organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities

·         A flexible approach, with willingness to travel as required

·         A clean NZ driving licence or the ability to obtain one

Preferred Experience

·         Experience with food processing or packaging equipment

·         Exposure to MULTIVAC, Handtmann, or similar technologies

·         Familiarity with CRM, quoting, or ERP systems

Remuneration & Benefits

·         Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per annum, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience

·         Laptop and mobile phone provided

·         KiwiSaver: Employer contribution of 9% (for eligible employees)

·         Insurance: $400,000 Life and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) cover

Why Join MULTIVAC?

This is an opportunity to work with industry-leading technology in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. Your expertise will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that support customer success across New Zealand.

If you are looking to combine technical knowledge with customer engagement in a global organisation, we encourage you to apply.