Applications QA Engineer — Heavy Machinery & Field Testing

Tekla; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble Christchurch is seeking an Applications Specialist to bridge physical and digital worlds through hands-on testing of GNSS, IMU, and automated guidance systems for heavy machinery. You will translate field requirements into testing specs and help shape next-generation machine control products.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable earthmoving technology.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics or software testing background; 0–3 years exposure or more.
• Experience in software testing, robotics, or navigation sensors is ideal.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive communication capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on system, component, and API testing on heavy machinery software and hardware during active product development.
• Translate real-world earthmoving requirements into actionable, user-centric testing specifications.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts and manual test plans to optimize product quality.

Skills

Software testing

Mechatronics

Problem solving

Communication

Survey equipment operation

Education

Mechatronics Engineering degree

Software Testing qualification

Tools

Test instruments

GNSS hardware

Job description

Trimble Christchurch is seeking an Applications Specialist to bridge physical and digital worlds through hands-on testing of GNSS, IMU, and automated guidance systems for heavy machinery. You will translate field requirements into testing specs and help shape next-generation machine control products.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable earthmoving technology.