Field QA Test Engineer – 3D Machine Control

Topcon Positioning Systems (Topcon); City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is a global leader in precision positioning equipment. The QA Test Engineer will own field and desk testing of 3D machine control systems for heavy civil applications, including dozers and excavators.

Based at the Loganholme facility, the role is fully on-site and requires hands-on testing experience, collaboration with engineering, and a focus on real-world validation. You will manage test coverage, diagnose issues, and sign off when tests pass, driving robust

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy machinery or 3D machine control systems.
• Experience diagnosing issues in field operations and signing off on test coverage.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate and test 3D machine control systems on site.
• Own the field test strategy from planning to release sign-off.
• Lead defect investigation across hardware and software.
• Provide guidance to engineers and drive defect resolution.
• Perform machine performance validation in real-world conditions.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure and cabling.

Skills

Hands-on machinery

3D machine control

Test strategy

On-site testing

Education

Construction/Mechanical/Electronics/Computing degree

Tools

TestRail

qTest

Job description

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is a global leader in precision positioning equipment. The QA Test Engineer will own field and desk testing of 3D machine control systems for heavy civil applications, including dozers and excavators.

Based at the Loganholme facility, the role is fully on-site and requires hands-on testing experience, collaboration with engineering, and a focus on real-world validation. You will manage test coverage, diagnose issues, and sign off when tests pass, driving robust