Technical Engineer - Graduate

About the Company

Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company serving the construction industry worldwide. We've contributed to some of the world's most important architectural and infrastructural projects, with over €4 billion turnover in 2023 and operations spanning 57 countries across 5 continents. The company employees over 13,000 staff worldwide.

Our Brisbane facility is truly state-of-the-art, producing over 57,000 tons of product annually and housing our R&D laboratories, quality control facilities, training centre, and Australian Head Office. We're expanding into Victoria in 2026 with a new Melbourne site, creating exciting growth opportunities.

As a market leader, we're proud to be ranked among "World's Best Employers" by Forbes and Statista, recognized for our excellence in corporate impact, talent development, gender equality, and social responsibility.

About the Opportunity

Mapei is looking for a Technical Engineer - Graduate, to provide support for construction projects by articulating technical and product positioning to both the business and technical users.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide key pre-sales technical advice/assistance and product advocacy to ensure fit-for-purpose products and techniques are employed to provide solutions

• Become proficient in various types of Construction Chemicals (incl. Resin and Cementitious Flooring, Roofing and Basement Waterproofing, Admixtures for Concrete and Mortars, Structural Strengthening and Bonding, etc.)

• Assist Technical engineers on technical guide/documentation creation

• Assist Technical engineers in preparing short form specification meeting regulation and performance requirements for customers

• Assist Technical engineers to coordinate and oversee sales projects to ensure they meet specifications

• Identify all technical issues of assigned accounts to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales and project process

• Establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle, project program and assist in the development of new business

• Accurately document and report on project progress, issues, and solutions, including any authorized verbal agreements with customers

• Maintain communication to relevant departments in relation to customer activity

• Become proficient in any Australian standard related to our products’ installation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate technical documentation

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team

• Must possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally, including written responses and reports

• Organised and analytical, able to eliminate technical obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches

• Must possess time management skills

• Valid and current motor vehicle driver licence.

Why Choose Mapei?

Job Security & Growth Join a stable, growing company with 87 years of success and substantial expansion plans. Our upcoming Melbourne facility opening in 2026 creates exciting career advancement opportunities.

Global Recognition Be part of a company recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes and Statista.

Competitive Package We offer a competitive remuneration package designed to attract outstanding candidates, reflecting the pivotal nature of this role.

Location Based at our Wacol Facility in Brisbane West.

Next Steps

If you have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global company where your expertise will make a real difference to our operations and growth.

We're looking for candidates who meet our requirements and have the experience outlined above. If this sounds like you and you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in joining the Mapei Australia team. We look forward to learning more about you and discussing how you can support our Production team.