About BYD
BYD is a high-tech company devoted to technological innovations for a better life. BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions.
As a leading battery-electric zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturer, BYD has created a broad range of battery-electric, hybrid-electric, and internal combustion (IC) passenger vehicles. Developing electric vehicles that are intelligent and connected, BYD is inaugurating a new age of automotive innovation featuring a sleek design and an innovative user experience.
About the Role
Based in BYD's Melbourne office in Mulgrave, this role will support our Product team. The Product Technical Specialist is responsible for supporting vehicle technical readiness, local market compliance, and product validation activities for Australia and selected regional markets. The role acts as a key technical link between local business functions and global engineering teams, ensuring vehicles are fit for market, compliant with relevant regulations, and aligned with expected product attributes before and after launch.
This role requires strong capability in vehicle homologation, ANCAP awareness, hands-on vehicle assessment, and the ability to coordinate and participate in local testing and validation activities. The position also supports specification accuracy, cross-functional technical problem solving, and product management tasks across the vehicle lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vehicle Technical Information Management
Compile and maintain vehicle specifications including tyres, wheels, dimensions, weights, drivetrain, batteries, charging, towing, accessories, and related attributes
2. Business, Dealer & Technical Product Support
Support stock ordering, parts setup, accessory planning, registration, marketing, training, service preparation, and reporting needs
Prepare specification sheets, product bulletins, comparison tables, FAQs, and technical summaries
Provide clear explanations of vehicle features, technologies, model differences, and product updates
3. Product Knowledge, Events & Training Support
4. Reporting & Data Administration
Assist with RAV, NEVDIS, NZTA, VFACTS, and related reporting systems
5. Specification, Bulletins, Accessory & Parts Support
6. Technical Reference, Issue Tracking & Regulatory Support
Maintain reference data for key vehicle systems including infotainment, ADAS, drivetrain, charging, lighting, brakes, and accessories
Coordinate with Product, Engineering, Aftersales, Dealers, and HQ on issue status and resolutions
7. Industry Workgroup & Technical Directive Support
Participate in relevant industry workgroups, technical forums, and regulatory meetings (e.g. FCAI, ANCAP, government bodies)
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HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you are a good fit for the role, please don't hesitate to click on APPLY and submit your updated resume.
BYD Australia is under rapid expansion with plenty more opportunities to arise. If you are ready to make the most of everything you’ve learned so far, be challenged, work together with industry leaders, and be a part of a supportive and vibrant team, then BYD is ready for you.
