Positioning & Controls Automation Engineer (HIL/SIL)

Trimble; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble is seeking an automation engineer to accelerate autonomous agriculture testing by migrating vehicle testing to SIL/HIL environments. You will develop HIL testbenches, write Python/MATLAB tests, and analyze data to benchmark positioning and sensor performance.

The role involves collaboration across hardware, embedded software, and systems teams, with travel up to 15% for field testing. A strong background in GNSS, IMU, or sensor fusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field related to robotics, mechatronics, or controls.
• 3+ years in test automation, systems validation, or robotics testing.

Responsibilities

• Stand up HIL testbenches and develop automated scripts using platforms like NI VeriStand.
• Write and maintain model and software test cases in Python and MATLAB.
• Build and refine data analysis tools to present positioning and sensor performance baselines.
• Support engineering teams with in-field vehicle data logging and real-world testing.
• Partner with hardware, embedded software, and systems teams to define robust test requirements.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Linux

Git

GNSS

Sensor fusion

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics/Robotics/CE/EE

Tools

NI VeriStand

MATLAB

CAN protocols (J1939/NMEA 2000)

Job description

Trimble is seeking an automation engineer to accelerate autonomous agriculture testing by migrating vehicle testing to SIL/HIL environments. You will develop HIL testbenches, write Python/MATLAB tests, and analyze data to benchmark positioning and sensor performance.

The role involves collaboration across hardware, embedded software, and systems teams, with travel up to 15% for field testing. A strong background in GNSS, IMU, or sensor fusion is essential.