Field Engineer

Job title : Field Engineer
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1711955
Why should you apply?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly specialised, customer-facing technical role within a growing manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with cutting-edge food packaging technologies, support major clients across Australia, and be part of a business investing heavily in innovation and expansion. If you enjoy being hands-on, solving real-world problems, and working at the intersection of engineering and customer solutions, this is a great next step.

About the Role
This position sits within the applications/technical support function, acting as the key link between the business and its customers. You will provide on-site technical support across food manufacturing environments, ensuring packaging systems are operating effectively and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
It’s a highly autonomous role with a strong national focus, requiring regular travel and close collaboration with internal teams across sales, R&D, and production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support to customers across meat, poultry, and seafood processing sites
  • Troubleshoot and optimise vacuum packaging systems in real-time environments
  • Work closely with customers to understand operational challenges and provide tailored solutions
  • Collaborate internally with sales, R&D, and production teams to deliver best outcomes
  • Support product applications and ensure optimal performance across different use cases
  • Travel across Australia to support site-based requirements
What We’re Looking For
  • Technical background within food packaging (ideally meat, poultry, or seafood)
  • Experience working with vacuum packaging systems or similar technologies
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a hands-on, practical mindset
  • Highly organised and able to work autonomously in a remote capacity
  • Willingness to travel nationally
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right next step for you, click ‘Apply’ or reach out to Trisha at Tzhanyu@sharpandcarter.com.au for a confidential discussion.