Dairy Tech Test & Validation Engineer – On-Farm

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Milking Systems in Hamilton, New Zealand, seeks a Test & Validation Engineer to ensure our dairy technology performs reliably in real-world farming environments. You will join the Product Development team to test, validate, improve, and document WMS products and systems, collaborating with technical services and customers.

The role blends technical testing, data analysis, and clear communication, with responsibilities spanning lab and on-farm validation, beta-customer feedback, and the

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural technology, engineering support, product testing, or related technical field.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electronic, or software-based systems.
• Experience creating SOPs and validation reports.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on experience on-farm systems or milking equipment.
• Full, clean drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting laboratory and on-farm product testing and validation.
• Working with beta customers to gather feedback and assess product performance.
• Investigating faults, performing root cause analysis, and validating solutions.
• Analysing test data and preparing validation reports and recommendations.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Collaborating with engineering and product teams to support continuous product improvement.
• Acting as a link between testing, engineering, customer-facing teams, and end users.

Skills

Agri tech experience

Tech writing

Mechanical systems

Electronics systems

Software systems

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

On-farm milking gear

Driver's licence

Job description

Waikato Milking Systems in Hamilton, New Zealand, seeks a Test & Validation Engineer to ensure our dairy technology performs reliably in real-world farming environments. You will join the Product Development team to test, validate, improve, and document WMS products and systems, collaborating with technical services and customers.

The role blends technical testing, data analysis, and clear communication, with responsibilities spanning lab and on-farm validation, beta-customer feedback, and the