System Test Engineer

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is a tech company committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace. We believe in equal opportunities and fair pay practices.

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Topcon is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a 

System Test Engineer – Construction & Machine Control Solutions

Work Location: Topcon Facility Centre in Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena, Italy

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled System Test Engineer for the local testing facility. This person will be responsible for testing Topcon's full product line of Construction and Machine Control solutions.

Job Duties:

•    Developing test plans that meet new product delivery schedules.
•    Author test procedures for new features and regression testing that ensure repeatable and thorough testing.
•    Execute Product Validation and Verification in an efficient and effective manner.
•    Support engineering R&D by evaluating machine performance to verify new hardware and firmware development & releases.
•    Understanding customer requirements and making sure product meet those requirements.
•    Troubleshooting reported problems and providing technical support to sales and customer support
•    Improve and expand lab and field-testing facilities and capabilities. 
•    Work with and communicate with Topcon’s, product management, technical support, sales support, production, engineering, R & D and other departments on issues affecting our ability to deliver field support to end users and dealers.
•    May perform other duties as assigned

Quality & WHS Compliance:

•    Comply with the requirements of the Topcon Employee Handbook and Topcon Global Code of Conduct.
•    Employees are responsible for reporting hazards to their supervisor / manager and / or health and safety representatives and for taking reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of any person who may be immediately affected or threatened by workplace activity.
•    Employees maintain knowledge of equal opportunity principles including discrimination, harassment and bullying expectations

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•    Knowledge of serial, ISO CAN, radio, and other machine to machine communication type
•    Understanding of basics of GNSS and Machine Control theory is a plus
•    Excellent troubleshooting skills
•    Computer skills in basic Microsoft Office suite
•    Ability to work with individuals from a variety of technical and cultural backgrounds
•    Ability to prioritize and handle many tasks/activities at once
•    Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move in, on, and around construction equipment.
•    Prior product test/development experience
•    Strong analytical skills 
•    Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

•    Construction/Surveying background or Technical or Trade Qualifications in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Computing or Hydraulics and/or equivalent experience Training or Facilitation skills
•    Experience supporting, maintaining, testing and installing Topcon 3D machine control systems is desirable
•    Experience operating a Dozer, Grader, Excavator & Skid Steer Loader.
•    Ability to assess and determine engineering employees machine operation competency knowledge.
•    Sound understanding of GPS technology.
•    Computing, welding, fabricating and hydraulics experience desirable. Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental legislation and requirements.
•    Extensive site-based experience
•    Valid Driver's license

Additional Information:

•    Most of the job will be performed in an outdoor environment in and around agricultural equipment. There will also be some testing completed in a lab environment and documentation completed on a PC in the office.
•    Domestic and International travel likely to be required
•    Meeting outside of normal business hours will likely be required
•    Salary range between 40K – 45K gross Yearly 

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.

For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter Mr. Simone Masseroni by mailing smasseroni@topcon.com
 

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.