NES Fircroft is partnered with a leading industrial AI Company who are seeking a Lead Sales Engineer to join their team on permanent full-time basis. This is a unique chance to combine deep operational technology expertise with strategic, executive-level solution consulting across asset-intensive industries.
Role Overview
The
Lead Sales Engineer
bridges deep operational engineering expertise with
executive‐level solution consulting
. The role is highly client‐facing and focuses on identifying high‐value operational improvement opportunities, developing compelling business cases, and guiding clients through automation and digital transformation initiatives. In parallel, the role provides leadership and mentoring to a small team of automation engineers, ensuring high‐quality technical delivery and continuous capability uplift.
Key Responsibilities
Lead
paid consulting engagements
to identify operational inefficiencies and improvement opportunities within asset‐intensive environments
Develop
quantified business cases
for operational automation and optimisation initiatives
Present insights, recommendations, and solution propositions to
senior operational leaders and executives
Partner closely with
Business Development and Customer Success teams
on qualified opportunities requiring deep operational insight
Collaborate with solution architects to align
operational requirements, business objectives and technical capabilities
Lead and mentor a team of
3–4 automation engineers
, supporting solution delivery and quality standards
Coach team members on
OT concepts and heavy‐industry best practices
Develop team capability in
customer‐facing consulting,



value articulation and solution positioning
Experience & Qualifications
5+ years' experience
in engineering, operations, maintenance, reliability or asset management within
asset‐intensive industries
(e.g. mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities)
Strong understanding of
operational technology systems, industrial processes and maintenance strategies
Demonstrated ability to engage with
senior operational and executive stakeholders
Experience leading or mentoring technical teams (people leadership experience preferred)
Robust commercial mindset with the ability to
quantify operational improvements and business value
Preferred Experience
Exposure to
digital transformation
initiatives in industrial environments
Background in
reliability engineering, operational excellence or asset management
Consulting, pre‐sales or solution advisory experience
Familiarity with
industrial IoT, predictive maintenance or process optimisation technologies
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits to providing market‐leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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📌 Lead Sales Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Nes Fircroft
📍 Brisbane