Field QA Engineer — Heavy Machinery & GNSS

Trimble Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on safety experience

Job summary

Trimble is seeking an Applications Specialist (CTCT) in Christchurch to bridge heavy machinery, software testing, and field trials. You will test GNSS, IMU, and automated guidance systems on active equipment, acting as the customer voice to shape new machine-control products.

Join a multidisciplinary team, translating real-world earthmoving needs into concrete test specs, developing automated scripts, and diagnosing complex field issues with software and hardware engineers.

Qualifications

• Background or qualification in Mechatronics Engineering, Software Testing, or related technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of professional experience in software testing, robotics, positioning systems or navigation sensors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; ability to operate survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on system, component, and API testing on heavy machinery software and hardware during active product development.
• Act as the vital voice of the customer by translating 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 and minimize manual testing efforts.
• Troubleshoot, reproduce, and diagnose complex field-escalated technical issues alongside software and system engineering teams.
• Maintain and update software, firmware, and specialized hardware testing setups across diverse civil construction technology.

Skills

Mechatronics

Software Testing

Problem Solving

Communication

0-3 years experience

Education

Mechatronics Engineering

Software Testing

Job description

Trimble is seeking an Applications Specialist (CTCT) in Christchurch to bridge heavy machinery, software testing, and field trials. You will test GNSS, IMU, and automated guidance systems on active equipment, acting as the customer voice to shape new machine-control products.

Join a multidisciplinary team, translating real-world earthmoving needs into concrete test specs, developing automated scripts, and diagnosing complex field issues with software and hardware engineers.