QA Test Engineer

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 the development and manufacturing of precision positioning equipment.

The company offers the largest selection of innovative precision GPS and GNSS systems, commercial lasers, optical instruments for surveying, civil engineering applications and machine control products.

For more information about Topcon, to view photos of the Topcon Adelaide office and other Topcon sites, and to see all the opportunities offered worldwide, go to www.topconcareers.com.

As Topcon's QA Test Engineer, you will be in charge of testing machine control systems and proving they work in the real world. If you would like to showcase your hands‑on experience with heavy machinery or 3D machine control systems and survey, then this could be your next career move! Own the test strategy, not just execute it. Real field work. Dedicated test site. Split between field and desk. Work that matters. What you test ends up on jobsites worldwide, and turns standard machinery into intelligent, connected machines.

About the role:

You will work with Topcon machine control systems and technology across heavy and civil applications, including dozers, excavators, graders and more. This is a hands‑on QA role for someone who wants to own their work end‑to‑end. That means you'll work directly with engineering and product development teams, taking ownership of test coverage, diagnosing what's wrong when things aren't working, and signing off when they are. Position is based at our Loganholme Test facility. Fully on‑site.

What you'll be doing:

• Installing, maintaining, calibrating and testing 3D machine control systems
• Own and execute the field test strategy, from coverage planning through 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 operating conditions
• Build and maintain test infrastructure including cabling, bracketry, and equipment

What you'll bring:

• Hands-on experience with heavy machinery or 3D machine control systems
• GPS or survey experience valued but not a necessity - on-site training can be provided!
• Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or qTest, highly regarded
• Technical, trade or degree qualifications in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Computing, or Hydraulics, or 3+ years in a relevant QA/test engineering role
• White Card, First Aid and a valid driver's licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in fabrication, welding, hydraulics, or general mechanical work is a plus

About Topcon

Topcon is an innovative and agile provider of high precision positioning systems, software and services designed to create value to customers in the Construction, Geomatics, and Agricultural markets. The Brisbane team works on products that are genuinely technical and commercially significant. Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are Topcon. We collaborate, create and distribute disruptive technologies that help businesses flourish through improved processes, machine automation and data services. We design and manufacture productivity tools for building a better future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to infrastructure and agriculture industries with a focus on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Learn more here.